Ahmet Altun
Senior SonographerPerforms diagnostic ultrasound across abdominal, pelvic, vascular and musculoskeletal indications, with a written report on the day. English & Turkish.
Pregnancy
3D & 4D Baby Scan
A 3D/4D bonding scan — often called a 4D baby scan — is a chance to meet your baby before birth — to see their face, watch them move, and share the moment with the people you love. Every scan is performed by an experienced sonographer who also checks your baby’s wellbeing.
Pregnancy & baby scan Price on enquiry· confirmed before you book
Not for emergencies. For anything serious or life-threatening, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent advice any time, NHS 111 is available 24/7.
- Best time27–34 weeks
- IncludesPrints & video/clip
- With youBring family & friends
- Same-week appointmentsoften within 1–2 days
- Female doctor availableask when you book
Your appointment
3D & 4D baby scan
Price on enquiryWith our senior sonographer
Meet your baby before birth, with a wellbeing check by an experienced sonographer.
Pregnancy services
- Gender scanFrom 16 weeksPrice on enquiry
- NIPT prenatal blood testFrom 10 weeksPrice on enquiry
Full fees on our price list. Any test or treatment is priced before you go ahead.
What it is
More than a keepsake
Our 3D/4D and HD bonding scans give you beautiful, detailed images of your baby while an experienced sonographer confirms heartbeat, movement, position and estimated wellbeing. It’s a warm, unhurried appointment designed to be shared.
- 3D — still images showing your baby’s features in depth
- 4D — live moving images: yawning, stretching, hiccupping
- HD/HDlive — warm, lifelike lighting for the clearest keepsakes
- Heartbeat, movement, position and fluid checked as part of the visit
Book your 3D & 4D baby scan
Best between 27 and 34 weeks — bring whoever you like.
Best time & what to expect
When to come, and how it works
The clearest facial images are usually between about 27 and 34 weeks, when there’s enough detail but still room to move. Come well-hydrated, allow around 30 minutes, and bring whoever you’d like — partners, children and grandparents are welcome. If baby is shy, we’ll take a short break and try again.
You’ll go home with printed images and a digital clip to keep and share.
Reassurance too
A wellbeing check, not just pictures
Because a qualified sonographer performs the scan, we also look at your baby’s heartbeat, movements, position and amniotic fluid. A bonding scan is not a substitute for your NHS dating (12-week) or anomaly (20-week) scans, which are the detailed screening scans — but if we ever see something that needs attention, we’ll explain it clearly and make sure you’re referred to the right maternity team.
Good to know
Safe, joined-up care
GMC-registered clinicians, CQC-registered clinic
You’re seen by GMC-registered clinicians at our CQC-registered Whitechapel clinic. We keep clear, confidential records and, with your consent, share a summary with your NHS GP so your care stays joined up. A chaperone is available for any examination on request, at no charge.
You don’t need to be registered with us, and private care complements — it doesn’t replace — being registered with an NHS GP.
Meet the team
The clinicians who see your child
You are seen by a named, GMC-registered clinician working within their own scope of practice — and you can ask for a female doctor when you book.
Dr Fatma Seda Soylu
Women’s health & gynaecologyGMC-registered doctor with extensive experience in women’s health and gynaecology, trained in obstetrics and gynaecology in Turkey. English & Turkish.
Fees
Clear, up-front pricing
Consultation and assessment fees are set out on our price list, and any tests or treatments are explained and priced clearly before you go ahead — no surprises. Some services are priced on enquiry; just ask the clinic team.
What we don’t do here
- We are not an emergency service. For anything serious or life-threatening, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent advice any time, NHS 111 is available 24/7.
- We are an outpatient clinic and do not provide hospital admission or inpatient care.
- Private care and screening complement, and do not replace, being registered with an NHS GP or national NHS screening programmes.
3D & 4D baby scans in London
Your 4D baby scan in London: what to expect
If you are looking for a 4D baby scan in London, our Whitechapel clinic offers 3D, 4D and HD bonding scans with an experienced sonographer, in a warm, unhurried appointment of around 30 minutes. A 3D baby scan gives still images of your baby’s features in depth, while a 4D scan (sometimes called 4D ultrasound) shows live moving images — you may see your baby yawn, stretch or hiccup. You go home with printed images and a digital clip to keep and share.
Most parents book between 27 and 34 weeks, when there is enough detail for clear facial images but still room for your baby to move. If you have been searching for a baby scan near me in East London, we are a few minutes’ walk from Aldgate East and Whitechapel stations, and easy to reach from the City, Liverpool Street, Shoreditch and Canary Wharf. No GP referral is needed, and the price is confirmed before you book.
A bonding scan is a keepsake scan with a wellbeing check — the sonographer looks at your baby’s heartbeat, movements, position and amniotic fluid — but it is not a substitute for your NHS 12-week dating scan or 20-week anomaly scan. If we ever see something that needs attention, we will explain it clearly and make sure you are referred to the right maternity team. If you would like to find out your baby’s sex earlier, we also offer a gender scan from 16 weeks.
Good to know
Common questions
Still have a question? Our team can help you choose the right appointment.
When is the best time for a 4D scan?
Usually between 27 and 34 weeks, when your baby has enough fat for clear facial detail but still has room to move. We’re happy to advise on timing for your pregnancy.
Does it replace my NHS scans?
No. Your NHS 12-week dating scan and 20-week anomaly scan are the medical screening scans. A bonding scan is an additional, reassuring look — though our sonographer will still check your baby’s wellbeing.
Can I bring my family?
Yes, please do. These scans are made to be shared — bring your partner, children or parents.
What if my baby won’t cooperate?
It’s common for babies to face away or cover their face. We’ll pause, have you move around, and try again. If we still can’t get good images, we’ll arrange a repeat visit.
Will you tell me the sex?
We can, if you’d like — just let the sonographer know at the start. We also offer a dedicated early gender scan.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly. With your consent, we can write to your NHS GP so your care stays joined up.
How quickly can I get a women’s health appointment?
Most women’s health appointments are available within the same week, often within 1–2 days. We are open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm.
What is the difference between a 3D and a 4D baby scan?
A 3D scan produces still images that show your baby’s features in depth. A 4D scan adds movement, so you see live moving images of your baby yawning, stretching or hiccupping. HD/HDlive uses warm, lifelike lighting for the clearest keepsake images.
How long does a 4D scan take?
Allow around 30 minutes. Come well-hydrated, and if your baby is shy we’ll take a short break and try again.
What do I take home from my 3D or 4D scan?
You go home with printed images and a digital clip to keep and share with family and friends.
How much is a 4D baby scan?
Our 3D/4D baby scan is priced on enquiry, and the price is confirmed before you book. Just ask the clinic team by phone or WhatsApp.
Where can I get a 3D or 4D scan in East London?
Tower Bridge Hospital is at 97–99 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DT, a few minutes’ walk from Aldgate East and Whitechapel stations. We are open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm.
Related services
Related women’s health services
All of these are available at the same Whitechapel clinic — often in the same visit.
Pelvic & Gynaecology Ultrasound
Pelvic ultrasound for period problems, cysts, fibroids and pain.
Scan £200
Areas we serve
3D & 4D baby scans in London
Our 3D, 4D and HD bonding scans in Whitechapel welcome families from across East London, the City and Canary Wharf — a warm, unhurried appointment with an experienced sonographer, in addition to your NHS maternity scans.
Tower Bridge Hospital is at 97–99 Whitechapel Road, London E1 — a few minutes’ walk from Aldgate East and Whitechapel stations, and convenient for the City of London, Liverpool Street, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch and the rest of East and Central London. We are open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm.
- Whitechapel
- Aldgate
- Aldgate East
- Tower Bridge
- City of London
- Liverpool Street
- Canary Wharf
- Shoreditch
- Bethnal Green
- Stepney
- Wapping
- Mile End
- Stratford
- Central London
Tower Bridge Hospital
97–99 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DT — a few minutes’ walk from Aldgate East and Whitechapel stations. Open 7 days, 9am–7pm.
Children’s services · Whitechapel, East London
Meet your baby
Book a 3D/4D bonding scan and share the moment with the people you love.
Pregnancy & baby scanPrice on enquiry
With our senior sonographer. No GP referral needed. Open 7 days, 9am–7pm.