Dating Scan in Pregnancy in PCMC, Pune - Srushti Hospital and IVF Center
Searching for a dating scan near you in PCMC or Pune? Srushti Hospital and IVF Center is on Dange Chowk Road in Thergaon, reachable from Wakad, Dange Chowk and across Pimpri-Chinchwad. Srushti Hospital and IVF Center provides the facility for your dating scan and every scan through your pregnancy under Dr. Nikhil A. Mahadar, gynecologist in PCMC, at a single location.
Srushti Hospital and IVF Center in Thergaon, PCMC, offers the dating scan, an early pregnancy ultrasound generally performed between 6 and 12 weeks to confirm gestational age, personally by Dr. Nikhil A. Mahadar, gynecologist in PCMC.
What Is a Dating Scan?
A dating scan is an early pregnancy ultrasound used to confirm how many weeks pregnant you are and to calculate your estimated due date, based on measuring the baby’s size rather than relying only on the date of your last period.
When Is the Dating Scan Done?
The dating scan is generally performed between 6 and 12 weeks of pregnancy, with measurements taken earlier in this window, generally up to around 10 to 13 weeks, giving the most accurate dating. Scans done later in pregnancy are less accurate for dating purposes, since growth rates vary more between babies as pregnancy progresses.
What Happens During the Dating Scan?
The dating scan may be performed transabdominally, through the abdomen, or transvaginally, depending on how early in pregnancy you are. In very early pregnancy, a transvaginal scan can give a clearer image than a transabdominal one, since the pregnancy is still very small. Dr. Mahadar advises which approach is appropriate for your specific stage of pregnancy at your visit.
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Why Is the Dating Scan Important?
- Accurate due date. Especially useful if your periods are irregular or you are unsure of your last menstrual period.
- Confirming the pregnancy is developing where it should. Inside the uterus, ruling out an ectopic pregnancy.
- Confirming viability. Checking for a heartbeat at the appropriate stage.
- Identifying a multiple pregnancy. If you are carrying more than one baby.
Getting your due date right early on also affects the timing of later scans and tests through the rest of your pregnancy, which is why this scan matters beyond just satisfying curiosity about your due date.
What Does the Dating Scan Check?
- Gestational age, based on measuring the baby from crown to rump
- Estimated due date
- Presence and location of the pregnancy, inside the uterus
- Fetal heartbeat
- Number of babies
Types of Ultrasound Scans During Pregnancy
The dating scan is one of several ultrasound scans generally performed at different points through pregnancy. Here is where each one fits.
Early Viability Scan
Sometimes performed even before a formal dating scan, generally around 5 to 7 weeks, mainly to confirm the pregnancy is developing inside the uterus and check for an early heartbeat.
Dating Scan
Generally between 6 and 12 weeks, as covered above, to confirm gestational age and your estimated due date.
NT Scan
Generally between 11 and 14 weeks, measuring fluid at the back of the baby’s neck as part of first-trimester screening, often considered alongside blood tests.
Anomaly Scan
Generally between 18 and 20 weeks, a detailed examination of the baby’s anatomy and development. This scan has its own full explanation on our Anomaly Scan Sonography page.
Growth Scan
Generally performed in the third trimester, sometimes repeated at intervals, to monitor the baby’s growth, estimated weight, amniotic fluid levels and placenta position, particularly important if there are any risk factors in your pregnancy.
Doppler Scan
Used selectively, generally when growth concerns or specific risk factors are present, to assess blood flow through the umbilical cord and other vessels.
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What Equipment Is Used?
- Transvaginal and transabdominal probes. Used depending on the stage of pregnancy and what gives the clearest image at that point.
- High-resolution ultrasound imaging. Needed for accurate measurement and anatomical detail at every stage.
- Real-time imaging. Allowing Dr. Mahadar to observe the baby's movement and heartbeat live during the scan.
Getting your due date right early on also affects the timing of later scans and tests through the rest of your pregnancy, which is why this scan matters beyond just satisfying curiosity about your due date.
Facilities at Srushti Hospital and IVF Center
- Performed personally by Dr. Mahadar. Every scan through your pregnancy, from your first dating scan onward, performed by the gynecologist managing your care, not outsourced elsewhere.
- Single-location convenience. Your scans, consultations and ongoing antenatal care all happen at the same clinic on Dange Chowk Road, Thergaon.
- Continuity from your very first scan. The doctor who confirms your due date is the same doctor who follows your pregnancy through to delivery.
Why Choose Srushti Hospital
- Same-visit results and discussion. No waiting for a separate report to arrive from an external center.
- One doctor for your whole pregnancy. From the dating scan through to delivery.
- Honest, clear communication. Findings explained in plain language at every scan, not left ambiguous.
- Reasonable, transparent pricing. A flat ₹500 consultation fee, with scan costs confirmed upfront.