The Birth Company in association with The Portland Hospital is a well established and successful Obstetric, Fertility and Gynaecological ultrasound clinic. The Birth Company is led by Consultant Obstetrician Dr Donald Gibb and Managing Director Kate Richardson. Our clinics are located in Wimpole Street, London and Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
We provide comprehensive support and reassurance in pregnancy, fertility and gynaecology. Our highly skilled team strive to ensure patients have a positive and reassuring experience during their pregnancy and fertility care.
The Birth Company Specialist Sonographers are fully qualified and insured in all areas of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound scans. All ultrasound scans performed by The Birth Company are comprehensive, diagnostic, and primarily for medical purposes. We are fully regulated by the CQC.
Our team of Specialist sonographers perform comprehensive gynaecology and fertility ultrasound scans. There are three pelvic ultrasound scan services available: Gynaecological Ultrasound Scan, Follicle Tracking Ultrasound Scan and Endometrial Thickness Ultrasound Scan.
We perform detailed obstetric ultrasound scans at all stages of pregnancy from viability scans through to well-being and 3D/4D ‘HD Live’ scans in late pregnancy. We have the latest NIPT screening available, including the TDL VeriSeq v2 by Illumina test, SAFE test and Panorama test. During our pregnancy ultrasound scans our specialist team will perform every available check on your baby for the gestation using the latest technology, Voluson E10 / S10 / Swift ultrasound machines. Any unexpected findings will be communicated to you during the appointment and written on a detailed ultrasound report for you to show your primary care team.
Dr Gibb has now retired from delivering babies; however, he is available for consultation to discuss your ultrasound scanning, antenatal and delivery options. Dr Gibb has worked in the government/university sector and exclusively in the private sector for the past 20 years.
We are proud to be in partnership with The Portland Hospital, providing expert women’s private health care. If you are planning a private delivery, we can assist you on your pregnancy journey.
The Birth Company has always been committed to high quality ultrasound services. We are proud of our highly qualified team and the services provided. You are in safe, qualified, and professional hands.
The Birth Company is committed to bringing the renowned Wimpole Street private medical care to Cheshire, the clinic is within easy reach of Wilmslow, Stockport, Altrincham, Northwich, Warrington, Wythenshawe, Manchester and beyond. Many patients travel from Liverpool and Wales due to the expert private pregnancy scans and fertility scans.
The Birth Company Alderley Edge, is the most recommended clinic in Cheshire, Liverpool and Manchester for gynaecology, endometrial lining and follicle tracking scans by IVF abroad clinics.
We hope to welcome you to our clinic soon.
The Birth Company is delighted to have space in the newly refurbished Alderley Edge Medical Centre building at Alderley Edge above the local GPs surgery. This has been fully developed as a purpose built facility for pregnancy, gynaecology and fertility ultrasound scans and medical examinations. In a modern, attractive, clean environment couples can feel completely at ease having high quality pregnancy, gynaecological and fertility ultrasounds performed by specialist sonographers with the clinical support of highly experienced consultants. Pregnancy, gynaecology and fertility ultrasound scans beyond the NHS provision are provided at all stages of fertility treatment and pregnancy. From endometrial lining and follicle tracking during fertility treatment, to early pregnancy scans, reassurance scans and growth scans during pregnancy.
Since 2012 The Birth Company has been the London based leader in the provision of the most advanced non-invasive prenatal testing. The Birth Company has now brought this advance in prenatal screening to Cheshire. Currently The Birth Company offer the following non-invasive prenatal cell free DNA tests: TDL VeriSeq v2 by Illumina NIPT, Panorama NIPT and SAFE (also called Iona) NIPT. This gives parents to be the opportunity to have more accurate prenatal screening than the Nuchal Translucency screening offered by Cheshire, Manchester and Liverpool local NHS hospitals. NIPT screens for three targeted chromosomal conditions from 10 weeks of pregnancy; Downs Syndrome, Edwards Syndrome and Patau’s Syndrome. With NIPT you can also find out the sex of your baby. The Harmony, Panorama and SAFE tests are screening tests only, they are not diagnostic.
We provide same day and short notice early pregnancy scans, nuchal translucency scans, anatomy scans, reassurance scans, TDL VeriSeq v2 by Illumina tests, 4D HD Baby scans and fetal well being and growth scans (including Doppler scans). Both our availability and the calm, relaxing environment is much appreciated by anxious parents to be.
The Birth Company provide same day and flexible appointments for those having IVF treatment in Cheshire and Manchester, or those travelling abroad. Our Specialist Sonographers use advances in ultrasound scanning including 3D ultrasound technology, to provide accurate endometrial lining, follicle tracking and gynaecology scans to support your fertility journey. We also offer same day blood tests for those requiring fertility blood test screening.
The Birth Company is developing links with local NHS and other private providers in the Cheshire, Manchester, Liverpool and North Wales to support your pregnancy and fertility pathways.
Had my 20 week scan done here. Olga was absolutely amazing. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough. What a difference from my previous scans. She was so thorough and detailed and we left with some great photos and videos. All the staff were very professional and friendly. Thankyou so much for a lovely experience.
For anyone wishing peace of mind with their baby scans, I could not recommend this place enough. Olga was absolutley lovely and very knowledgeable putting us both at ease every time. Well done guys keep up the good work.
Last friday i had my Nuchal Translucency Scan to this place and it went all good. So I highly recommended this place for scan. Staff is very nice and approachable. She explained us everything and got my result so quickly. My partner and I are very much satisfied for their service. Good job!
NIPT e.g Harmony Test Inc Detailed Pregnancy Scan
(From 10 to 40 weeks of Pregnancy)
3D/4D HD Pregnancy Scan Inc Detailed Fetal Wellbeing/Growth Scan
(From 26 to 32 weeks of Pregnancy)
Review & Choose your Ultrasound Scan from table below:
| Pregnancy Scans | Weeks of pregnancy | Find Out More | Price | Book Now |
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| Viability Scan - Early Pregnancy Scan - Dating Scan | 6-11 |  |
£135.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is an Early Pregnancy Scan?Available at our dedicated Alderley Edge clinic an Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Scan, also called a Viability or Dating scan, will confirm a pregnancy, confirm the gestation age and establish an Estimated Due Date (EDD). An Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Scan can be performed from 6 weeks of pregnancy. This private pregnancy scan is available to all women at our Cheshire clinic, it is particularly recommended where there has been pain or bleeding. Our Specialist Sonographers can perform early pregnancy scans from as early as 5 weeks or 6 weeks of pregnancy, however this is only recommended if clinically indicated. We recommend this scan for all pregnant women, however particularly for those over 35, where there is an increased incidence of miscarriage. We also recommend this ultrasound scan for those with a history of pregnancy miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Why have an Early Pregnancy Scan?During your early pregnancy scan our Specialist Sonographers can confirm how many babies you are having. Our Specialist Sonographer can confirm the presence of your baby’s heartbeat An Early Pregnancy Scan can indicate the size of your pregnancy gestation sac or the embryo/baby, which confirms the number of weeks pregnant you are. This can help determine your Estimated Due Date (EDD). Our Specialist Sonographers can assess the presence of internal bleeding which may be significant and require further monitoring. Our Sonographers can ensure your pregnancy is growing inside your womb, excluding an ectopic pregnancy. What you will receive:
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| Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound Scan (Including blood test) | 11-14 | |
£220.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is the Nuchal Translucency Scan?The Nuchal Translucency Scan is offered from 11 to 14 weeks of pregnancy to screen for certain conditions, such as Down’s syndrome. The nuchal translucency ultrasound scan is offered in NHS hospitals in Cheshire for all pregnancies. The Birth Company offer private nuchal translucency scans if your pregnancy care provider is unable to offer you an appointment, or if you seek private, high quality pregnancy scans. It is performed as part of a combined test, including a blood test to provide screening results. In addition to the screening tests, our Specialist Sonographer will check on your baby’s growth and development in detail. Why the Nuchal Translucency Scan?The Nuchal Translucency scan is offered between 11 to 14 weeks of pregnancy. Our Specialist Sonographer will confirm the number of babies you are having, that your baby is developing well with a good heartbeat and your Estimated Due Date (EDD). Parents to be will be given an individual chance of their baby having one of three chromosomal conditions present: Down’s Syndrome, Edwards’ Syndrome and Patau’s Syndrome. These are the most common trisomies. Nuchal Translucency first trimester screening has a sensitivity of 85% for detecting Down's Syndrome. This is calculated by inputting certain maternal and fetal factors including: - The age of the mother/egg donor at the stage of conception/egg collection The Nuchal Translucency measurement- this is the measurement from ultrasound scan of the fluid present behind baby’s neck at this stage of embryological development. The measurement is very small, it is taken in millimetres. The Nuchal Translucency usually measures between 1-3mm. The presence of a larger measurement may increase the chance of a chromosomal or physical condition being present. The Presence or absence of baby’s nasal bone. The absence of the nasal bone may increase the chance of a chromosomal condition. Level of two hormones (free ß-hCG and PAPP-A) in the mother's blood known as the hormone biochemistry. A high free ß-hCG combined with a low PAPP-A can increase the chance of the presence of Down’s Syndrome. A low free ß-hCG and low PAPP-A can increase the chance of the presence of Edwards’ and Patau’s Syndromes. The Fetal Heart Rate measurement- the number of times your baby’s heart beats per minute. This varies throughout the day, and throughout the weeks of pregnancy. This measurement is included when calculating the chance of Edwards’ and Patau’s Syndromes. Our Specialist Sonographers will perform a comprehensive, detailed early fetal scan. This includes assessing baby’s head, brain, face, heart, stomach, abdominal wall, bladder, hands and feet. This is more extensive than what is routinely offered by the NHS hospitals in Cheshire, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. This determines the presence of any physical conditions which can be seen at this stage of pregnancy. What you will receive:
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| Reassurance Scan - Early Anatomy Ultrasound Scan | 14-24 | |
£190.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is a Reassurance scan?Reassurance scans are extra scans that can be fitted in at any time between the routine Nuchal Translucency and anomaly scans. We will be able to check on baby’s health, growth and development. You’ll also have another chance to see your baby and get some more ultrasound pictures. We recommend having a reassurance scan if you experience any unusual symptoms or if you’re having a higher risk pregnancy. Having an extra scan between 14 and 24 weeks can also reassure you that everything is going well. Reassurance Scans performed at our Alderley Edge Clinic any stage from 12 to 24 weeks. These extra scans complement your NHS care, reassurance scans are not performed routinely in your local Cheshire NHS hospital. This ultrasound scan is for parents to be who have any concerns about their pregnancy at this stage. During this scan the Sonographer will take time to perform many detailed checks on your baby and other structures related to the pregnancy such as the amniotic fluid and placenta. It is also possible to tell the sex of your baby from this pregnancy scan from 16 weeks, if you would like to find out if you are having a boy or girl. Why this scan?
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| Sexing Scan - Early Anatomy Ultrasound Scan | 16-40 | |
£190.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is a Sexing scan?Sexing Scans are performed from 16 weeks of pregnancy at our Alderley Edge pregnancy scan clinic. This private ultrasound scan is for parents to be who would like to know the sex of their baby earlier than the 20 week anomaly scan offered by the NHS in Cheshire, Manchester and Liverpool or if the NHS Sonographer was unable to confirm the sex of your baby during your routine 20 week anomaly scan. Our Specialist Sonographers are very accurate (over 99%). If we have any doubt, we will invite you for a repeat sexing scan at no extra cost. At The Birth Company Cheshire a detailed Reassurance Scan is always included with a Sexing Scan. We will be able to check your baby’s health, growth and development. You’ll have the opportunity to see your baby and receive some more ultrasound pictures. These extra pregnancy scans are safe for you and your baby, complementing your NHS care. 16 week sexing scans are not performed routinely in your local Cheshire NHS hospital. This ultrasound scan can be reassuring for parents to be who have any concerns about their pregnancy at this stage. The Specialist Sonographer will take time to perform many detailed checks on your baby and other structures related to the pregnancy such as the amniotic fluid and placenta. Why this scan?
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| Anomaly/Anatomy Ultrasound Scan | 18-24 | |
£250.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is an Anomaly scan?The mid-pregnancy 20 week Anomaly (or anatomy) Scan is an important detailed ultrasound scan of your baby, including placenta position, amniotic fluid and fetal growth. It is offered to all parents to be by the NHS in Cheshire, Manchester and Liverpool. The purpose of the Anomaly Scan is to determine the presence of rare conditions including those of the brain, spine or heart conditions. Many parents to be chose to have a private pregnancy scan if their NHS sonographer was unable to complete all of the checks of baby during their routine NHS appointment, if they would prefer a more detailed scan or if they need a second opinion on ultrasound findings. Our Specialist Sonographers in Cheshire will complete a detailed, comprehensive ultrasound scan to check your baby's brain, face and lips, heart, spine, stomach, kidneys, bowel and limbs. The Anomaly pregnancy scan checks the physical development of your baby. Our Specialist sonographer is highly trained to determine any differences in your baby’s development, although the ultrasound scan cannot pick up every condition. We will give a detailed explanation of our ultrasound findings, also checking the placenta, amniotic fluid and the umbilical cord. You can find out the sex of your baby during the Anomaly Scan if you wish to. Just let our Sonographer know, and they will look at baby’s gender. Why this scan?
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| Cervical Ultrasound Scan | 14-36 | |
N/A | BOOK NOW |
What is a Cervical scan?If you have factors which increase the risk of premature birth, it may be useful to have a private cervical scan in the second or third trimester, to assess the length of the uterine cervix. The cervix or birth canal, is the passage at the opening of your womb. It will adapt as your pregnancy progresses in order to keep your baby safe and then to prepare for delivery. The cervical length scan be performed from 14 weeks of pregnancy. It is most beneficial if performed sequentially at 16 weeks and 20 weeks of pregnancy. A shorter measurement, or a measurement which changes dramatically between the two scans, can indicate that Consultant care is needed for your pregnancy. A transvaginal cervical scan is usually performed alongside a transabdominal pregnancy scan, such as a reassurance scan, anomaly scan or well-being scan. Why this scan?
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| Fetal Wellbeing/Growth Scan | 23-40 | |
£190.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is a Fetal Wellbeing, Growth and Doppler scan?Fetal Wellbeing and Growth pregnancy scans are performed at our Alderley Edge clinic from 24 weeks of pregnancy. The scan can even be performed if you have reached 40 weeks or have passed your due date. This private ultrasound scan is for parents-to-be who wish for reassurance in their pregnancy or have particular concerns. A growing baby is a healthy baby so sometimes serial growth scans are performed during pregnancy at 28, 32 and 36 weeks, plotting charts of baby’s growth velocity pattern. We can however perform this pregnancy scan at any stage from 24 weeks. During this pregnancy scan we measure your baby's head circumference HC, abdominal circumference AC and femur length FL. These measurements are plotted onto growth charts and used to calculate baby’s current weight. This is called the Estimated Fetal Weight, or EFW. This gives an indication to the size your baby will be at birth. This is best predicted from 28 weeks gestation onwards. We also look at how your baby is moving, the amount of amniotic fluid AFI, and the position of the placenta. We will also assess the Umbilical Artery Doppler blood flow in the umbilical cord blood vessels. It is possible to tell the sex of your baby from this scan, but this becomes more difficult as you approach the end of your pregnancy. Why this scan?
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| 3D/4D 'HD Live' Ultrasound Scan including Wellbeing/Growth Scan | 26-32 | |
£250.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is a 4D scan?A 4D scan is a special type of ultrasound that enables you to see clear, realistic pictures of your baby’s face before he or she is born. You will be able to see detailed 3D ultrasound images that move in real time. We recommend having this scan between 26 and 32 weeks to get the best pictures. Why this scan?
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| Harmony NIPT Including a detailed Ultrasound Scan | 10-40 | |
£500.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is Harmony NIPT?The Harmony test is a type of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing that can screen for conditions such as Down’s syndrome. It is a simple blood test that will enable us to look at your baby’s DNA to check for the chromosomal conditions. Why this test?
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| Panorama NIPT Including a detailed Ultrasound Scan | 10-40 | |
£500.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is Panorama NIPT?The Panorama test is one of the Non-Invasive Prenatal Tests that we can perform from just 10 weeks into your pregnancy. It can screen for a range of different conditions, including Down’s Syndrome, Edward’s Syndrome, and Patau’s Syndrome. We can also check for sex chromosome conditions and other genetic abnormalities such as 22Q DiGeorge Syndrome. The test can tell you if your baby is at high or low probability for each condition. Why this test?
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| SAFE NIPT Including a detailed Ultrasound Scan | 10-40 | |
£500.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is SAFE NIPT?The SAFE test is a type of NIPT that can be used to screen for conditions such as Down’s syndrome during pregnancy. It is a simple blood test that can determine whether your baby is at high or low probability of chromosomal conditions. Why this test?
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| NIPT including a detailed Ultrasound Scan | 10-40 | |
£500.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is NIPT?Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is a quick and safe way to get more information about your baby’s health from as early as 10 weeks. NIPT is a screening test, which means that it can tell us if your baby is at higher probability of certain conditions such as Down’s syndrome. Why this test?
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| Gynaecological Transvaginal Ultrasound Scan | N/A | |
£195.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is a Gynaecolgical Transvaginal Ultrasound scan?A full pelvic ultrasound is a scan to look at your uterus, ovaries, cervix and the surrounding areas. The scan can be performed to investigate gynaecological symptoms, to confirm a diagnosis suggested by your GP or gynaecologist, or to monitor your condition. The scan can also be performed as part of well woman screening or a fertility assessment. Why this scan?
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| Endometrial Lining Scan including Endometrial Thickness | N/A | |
£135.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is an Endometrial lining scan?An endometrial lining scan is an ultrasound to check on the womb lining. The endometrial cells that make up this lining will grow every month and then be shed when you have your period. The endometrial lining should reach its thickest point mid-way through your menstrual cycle, when you are ovulating. We will check the womb lining and measure its thickness during the scan to find out if it is ready for an embryo to implant itself. Why this scan?
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| Follicle Tracking Scan | N/A | |
£165.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is a Follicle Tracking scan?Follicle tracking scans are used to check on the eggs that are getting ready to be released from your ovaries. We usually perform this type of scan to assist with fertility treatment, so you may be visiting us after a referral from your IVF clinic or Consultant. Why this scan?
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| IUCD Location Scan | N/A |  |
£195.00 | BOOK NOW |
What is an IUCD location scan?An IUCD location scan can be used to check on your intra-uterine contraceptive device if there’s a chance it has moved out of place. We will be able to locate the IUCD on an ultrasound scan to find out if it has moved, is causing problems such as tears or bleeding or is no longer working properly. The scan pictures will help to guide the procedure if the IUCD does need to be removed. Why this scan?
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Ground Floor,
32 Wimpole Street
London W1G 8GT
Nearest Underground Tube Stations
Bond Street
Oxford Circus
Alderley Edge Medical Centre, Talbot Road, Alderley Edge,
Cheshire, SK9 7HR
Nearest Overground Train Station Alderley Edge
Honest Review of Our Patients
Thank you to all our patients for considering coming to our clinic. We aim to meet the highest standards.
Excellent Team we met yesterday. From the wonderful and welcoming reception staff to meeting Belinda ‘B’. Belinda explained everything that was going to happen, made us feel really comfortable and relaxed. I could not recommend the clinic highly enough. Fantastic customer service and skilled medical team.
a month ago
All the staff were really nice to us . At the reception, the girls were smiling and welcoming. We were late and they managed to give us another quick appointment without waiting. The Lady who did a Scan was really good and professional. I was able to ask all questions I wanted and she was really reassuring.
a week ago
The Birth Company was such a pleasure to visit. I cannot thank Kate enough for all her patience, approachability and professionalism.
3 weeks ago
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Wimpole Street, LondonThe Birth Company
Ground Floor
32 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 8GT
| Mon | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Tue | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 - 14:00 |
Alderley Edge, CheshireThe Birth Company
Alderley Edge Medical Centre,
Talbot Road,
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK9 7HR
| Mon | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 (On selected dates) |
| Sun | Closed |
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