Where to Go for a Pregnancy Scan in Nigeria
Discuss the timing and purpose of a pregnancy scan with a clinician, then confirm availability and appointment details with the provider.
Quick answer
Ask a qualified clinician whether a pregnancy scan is appropriate and where to have it. WHO recommends an ultrasound before 24 weeks as part of its antenatal care guidance, but your clinician should explain what is suitable for your circumstances and where to obtain the service. Do not choose a scan or interpret a result based on an online article.
Find a facility and confirm the exact service
Search published facilities by area, then call the exact branch to ask whether pregnancy ultrasound is available, whether an appointment or clinician’s request is needed and how reports are shared. Confirm the location, preparation instructions and current charges. HealthFacilities.ng does not verify ultrasound equipment, operator qualifications or same-day appointments.
The WHO antenatal care recommendations include a recommendation concerning ultrasound before 24 weeks. A recommendation is not an individual instruction and does not mean every provider or location can offer a scan. Ask your clinician what the scan is intended to assess and when it should happen in your care plan.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do I need a request or referral from my antenatal provider?
- Is this pregnancy ultrasound available at this branch?
- Who will perform or interpret the examination, and how will the report reach my clinician?
- What is included in the quoted fee, and are images or a written report separate?
- How do I contact the provider if the appointment needs to change?
Do not use the report alone to make a diagnosis. Discuss findings with the health professional responsible for your care.
Use directory search to find nearby records and verify the service with the facility. This medical topic requires clinician review before publication.
When you receive a report, ask the clinic how it will reach the professional responsible for your antenatal care and when you should discuss it. Confirm in advance whether the quoted fee includes the written report and whether images are supplied. Do not book a scan solely because a result appears in search; use the care plan agreed with your clinician.
Sources and further reading
- Imaging ultrasound before 24 weeks: 2022 update · World Health OrganizationPrimary guideline update; reviewer should verify precise implications before publication.
- WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience · World Health OrganizationIncludes an ultrasound recommendation; individual decisions require clinical review.
Health information here is general and does not replace advice from a qualified health professional. Directory records do not confirm that a facility is open or offers a particular service today. Contact the facility before travelling.