At Femme we perform all standard ultrasound scans ourselves, in our own practice in The Hague. No extra appointments in another hospital, just here. By certified sonographers.
All standard ultrasound scans are 100% reimbursed by basic insurance and are free of deductibles.
10–12 weeks
Confirms the pregnancy, determines the due date and checks whether there are one or more babies.
~13 weeks · part of prenatal screening
First extensive ultrasound to look at your baby's development at an early stage. Part of the national population survey prenatal screening, voluntary.
Read about prenatal screening~20 weeks · part of prenatal screening
Structural Ultrasound Examination. Extensive (30–45 min) examination of organs, amniotic fluid and placenta. Official information via PNS/RIVM.
Read about prenatal screeningOn indication
If we want to check whether your baby is growing well, especially in the third trimester.
Around 36 weeks
To see how your baby is lying, in preparation for delivery.
*Only on indication or in consultation with the midwife.
We calmly explain what an ultrasound entails and what you can expect. Feel free to ask.
Call usAn ultrasound at Femme takes approximately 20–30 minutes. You lie quietly, you receive an explanation about what we see and your partner or a loved one can be there. We take our time, don't run.
Our sonographers are certified and undergo further training every year. Ultrasounds are not 'an extra' for us, they are part of our care.
During a normal pregnancy you will receive 5 ultrasounds as standard, all reimbursed by basic insurance. In addition, additional ultrasound scans may be necessary if medically indicated, or you can opt for a keepsake ultrasound scan if you want to take a closer look at your baby.
The first ultrasound confirms the pregnancy, determines the exact due date and determines whether there are one or more babies. We measure the head-to-body length (CRL) and determine the term based on that. A small moment that often means a lot: you see something growing for the first time.
The first extensive ultrasound where we look at the development of your baby, head, trunk, limbs and organs. This ultrasound has been a standard part of Dutch pregnancy care since 2021.
The most important ultrasound, also called SEO (Structural Ultrasound Examination). We look extensively at the development of your baby, all organs, growth and the amount of amniotic fluid. This ultrasound takes approximately 30–45 minutes.
We do a growth ultrasound if we want to monitor whether your baby is growing properly, usually in the third trimester. A position ultrasound around 36 weeks shows how your baby is lying, which is important for your preparation for delivery.
Unlike many other practices, we do all standard ultrasounds ourselves, in our own practice on Boekhorststraat. No additional appointments at another address. Our sonographers Karen, Judith, Helia and Shanice are certified and affiliated with the professional association BEN. We work with modern equipment and take our time with each ultrasound.
An ultrasound at Femme takes 20 to 30 minutes (the 20-week ultrasound is longer). You lie on an examination couch, you get some gel on your stomach and the sonographer calmly moves the ultrasound head over your stomach. We explain what we see, which helps you understand what's happening on the screen. Your partner or a loved one can be there. You will of course take a photo of your ultrasound home with you.
All standard ultrasounds (term, 13-week ultrasound, 20-week ultrasound and indicated growth/position ultrasound) are 100% reimbursed by basic insurance, without deductible. A keepsake ultrasound (experiential ultrasound without medical indication) is available on request at a rate; This is not a medical examination and is not a substitute for prenatal screening.
In addition to the medical ultrasound scans, Femme also offers a keepsake ultrasound scan: a quiet, relaxing moment to look at your baby with your partner or loved ones. No medical examination, but a beautiful experience, and of course you take images home with you.
From 14 weeks we look at the gender of your baby.
A relaxing 2D ultrasound to look at your baby together.
Extensive 3D/4D experience ultrasound where you see your baby in motion.
A keepsake ultrasound scan is not a medical examination and is not a substitute for prenatal screening. Are you unsure whether something is correct? Always contact your midwife.
One practice for pregnancy, ultrasounds, delivery and maternity. Familiar and close.
