CALL US: 01744 610417
Who are we?
We are the baby scanning experts.
Take A Peek 3D are St.Helens first and only fully diagnostic baby 2D 4D and HD scanning centre. Take a Peek baby scans is just off the East Lancs Road; ideally located for Wigan, Leigh, Widnes, Ormskirk, Southport, Blackburn, Chorley, Preston, Bolton, Manchester and Liverpool. We feel our prices are competitive, fair and reflect the quality of care we provide through our diagnostic 3D/4D baby scans. Quite simply, we know we are the best at what we do.
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Our Services
A 2D scan from 6 weeks to confirm your pregnancy. We can calculate your due date, check the number of babies and check for a heartbeat. You will need a full bladder for this scan. You will receive a report and 2 thermal prints.
We also offer an internal scan for early pregnancy
Sexing of baby from 14 weeks. Free sneaky peek in 4D/HD. Our sexing scans are 99.99% accurate at 14wks. Includes reassurance check of early development of baby. Includes 2 b/w thermal prints.
A 2D scan sexing scan from 14weeks to check for a heartbeat and to sex baby. No images are included with this scan. Performed from 14wks. Availability on Thursdays ONLY. No measurements or early development check are performed with this scan.
A sexing scan in 4D/HD from 14 weeks with 2 glossy photos included. (We can also give you an envelope with the sex of baby if you prefer not to find our there and then) . Our sexing scans are 99.99% accurate at 14wks. Includes reassurance check of early development of baby
A 4D/HD combined scan which can be performed from 20 to 35 weeks. The best time to come is between 28 to 31 weeks. We check baby's growth and well being too. Two glossy photos are included. We offer a number of package options for your scan. Have a look at OUR SCANS tab for package options.
Gender Reveal Balloon in a gift box £20
Confetti Cannon £15
Small Heartbeat bear £15
Large Heartbeat bear £25
USB £25
DVD £30
Range of frames from £10
A 2D Scan to check the growth, fluid, placenta and well-being of your baby. Includes two b/w thermal prints.
From £60
For those ladies who would like to know the gender of their baby from 7 weeks.
This is a simple blood test done at Take A Peek which is then sent away to reveal the gender of baby with 99.99% accuracy.
Our lovely Midwife Nikki takes a simple blood test in a clinical environment to reduce contamination and ensure accuracy of results. The sample is sent off and you receive your results directly from SneakPeek by email in 3-4 business days.
This test will ONLY tell you the sex of baby and does not look for any chromosome abnormalities or at baby's health.
This can be combined with an early scan to ensure you are more than 7 weeks when your blood test is performed.
£129 blood test
£189 blood test and early dating scan
Ring us on 01744 610417 for more information.
ABOUT
OUR CLINIC
We offer dating scans from 6 weeks, sexing scans at 14 weeks and a range of 4D/HD scans during your pregnancy. You can be safe in the knowledge that here at Take A Peek we are all fully qualified, medically trained Sonographers, the primary purpose is to provide the highest quality ultrasound service in a safe, calm and caring environment.
You may bring four additional guests to accompany you to your scan. This includes children or adults.
We are open Christmas and New Years Eve for early dating and sexing scans. These appointments can be made over the phone only. Give us a ring on 01744 610417 to book.
We have a free car park around the back of the premises for your convenience.
We can welcome customers in to Take A Peek in a safe and controlled environment. There are still measures in place to keep both our staff and visitors safe and we ask that you take advice from our receptionists on arrival as to how to keep you safe during your time with us.
If you, or any member of your household, have developed any coronavirus symptoms (such as a fever or cough) you must not attend your scan appointment. Please contact us to rearrange your appointment until after the transmission period (usually 10 days).
We are working within Public Health England (PHE) guidelines by ensuring our scan room is deep cleaned between appointments.
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Handwashing facilities for all clients and staff, and alcohol hand sanitiser
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Providing staff with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
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Longer appointment slots to ensure social distancing rules apply
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Customers given medical grade masks on arrival
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Wide spacing of chairs in the waiting rooms
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Increased cleaning schedules
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Complete cleaning of all clinical areas between scan appointments
Following the advice of NHS England please ensure you are fit and well for your appointment
For the latest advice https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
We are Leigh, Sharon and Nicky. We jointly own and run Take a Peek. We are an diagnostic independent scanning clinic and take great pride in operating a personal relaxing family orientated service for you and your family.
We guarantee you will be scanned by one of the UK qualified Sonographer owners, either Nicky, Sharon or Leigh. As you are scanned by one of the owners we can ensure the scan is of the highest quality.
Take A Peek is registered, and therefore licensed to provide services, by the Care Quality Commission. Click on the link for our latest report from the CQC - report. For more information, visit www.cqc.org.uk.
Check your scan is performed by a qualified sonographer. Some clinics employ technicians who may not have the same high level of training and skills as others.
The three of us maintain the quality of our service by providing you with the sort of service we ourselves would hope to receive in the same circumstances. We all still work in the NHS to maintain our skills and keep up to date with changes in the profession. Our aim is to provide a relaxing stress free environment in which you and your friends and family can come and meet baby.
Between us we have over 55 years obstetric ultrasound experience!
If you at any time feel you need to contact us to express concerns or questions about your scan experience, we will be happy to discuss any concerns or queries you may have. You can either ring us directly on 01744 610417 and ask to speak to Nicola Gibb, or email us at info@takeapeek3d.com.
Our Receptionists Lynsey or Lisa will be happy to take your calls and book you an appointment, they can advise you on the best time to come for your scan. They will help to answer any questions you may have about your scan.
What your visit involves
Arrival
On your arrival, our Receptionist will check your temperature, ask you to sanitise your hands, put on a face mask, then ask you to complete a consent form and select your scan package.
Once you have handed your paperwork to us, we will direct you to a numbered couch in our large waiting area, where you can make yourself comfy . You will then be taken into our scan room by either Sharon, Leigh or Nicky for your scan. You may bring 4 family members with you who are very welcome to join you in the scan room.
We have a flat screen TV mounted on the wall so you can clearly see the scan
Your scan
You will then lie on the examination couch and you can then watch baby on the large flat screen TV mounted on the wall in front of you. We can show you how baby is lying and you can hear baby's heartbeat.
We can then see what your little one is up to and see their features and expressions.
We will also measure baby to ensure they are growing properly.
If you have chosen a heartbeat bear, we record the heartbeat onto a module to be placed inside the bear of your choice.
Printing
After your scan, you will be asked to have a seat back in the waiting room, while we print out your images and depending on your package, prepare your report, USB or any extras you have chosen.
If you have chosen a 4D/HD package, you will be able to now select your own pictures for printing.
if you would like any extra items such as a heartbeat bear, confetti cannon, reveal balloon, extra images, key-rings or framed pictures, we can get these ready for you to take away
Show off
That's it! You can go home and show off your scans to your friends and family!
We will print your images, get your bear, confettli cannon, frames, USB, keyrings etc ready for you so you can take them away with you on the day.
Take A Peek 3D
31-33 Lynton Way
Windle
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 6EQ
Email: info@takeapeek3d.com
Tel: 01744 610417
OUR ADDRESS
We are currently scanning 6 days, our reception is open 6 days a week, but closed on Bank/Public Holidays.
Our opening hours are:
Monday 9am till 8pm
Tuesday 3pm till 8pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9am till 6pm
Friday 9am till 5pm
Saturday 9am till 5pm
Sunday 9am till 5pm
