Can ultrasound scans harm the baby? There is no evidence that having a vaginal or an abdominal scan will cause a miscarriage or harm your baby.

Are early scans safe?

Are early ultrasound scans safe? All pregnant women and their partners worry about doing anything that may harm their baby – whether it's drinking alcohol or eating blue cheese or pate – but unlike these hazards, ultrasound technology doesn't pose any known risks to your baby at any stage of pregnancy.

When should I have a viability scan?

This is an ultrasound examination that is usually carried out vaginally at 6-10 weeks of pregnancy. The aims of this scan are to determine the number of embryos present and whether the pregnancy is progressing normally inside the uterus.