An early ultrasound for everyone

Early ultrasound around 8 weeks

During the early ultrasound, we can see whether the heartbeat is present and whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus. We perform this ultrasound around 8 weeks. Before 8 weeks, an ultrasound can sometimes give results that may be misleading or cause unnecessary worry or excitement. At amsterMAM, we offer this early ultrasound to all our clients to support you and provide guidance from the very start of your pregnancy as a gift.

What types of ultrasounds do we offer?

These ultrasounds are reimbursed by (Dutch and EU) health insurers.

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Termijnecho

The exact term of pregnancy, and therefore your due date, is determined between 9 and 12 weeks. Before 10 weeks of pregnancy, a term ultrasound is always an internal ultrasound. The costs are reimbursed by your (Dutch or EU) health insurer.

02

13-weeks ultrasound (ETSEO)

In the context of research, you can have a 13-week ultrasound between 12+3 and 14+3 weeks. During this medical ultrasound, it is checked whether your baby has any physical abnormalities. The 13-week ultrasound is financed from the National Budget (Rijksbegroting) and therefore does not entail any extra costs for you. Read more: www.pns.nl www.pns.nl

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20-weeks ultrasound (SEO)

You can have a 20-week ultrasound between 19 and 21 weeks. During this medical ultrasound, the health of your baby is assessed. You can come to us for a 20-week ultrasound upon referral from your obstetrician/gynaecologist. The costs are reimbursed by your (Dutch / EU) health insurer. www.pns.nl.

04

Position ultrasound

This ultrasound takes place between 34 and 36 weeks. During a positioning ultrasound we check whether the baby is lying with the head or buttocks down. The costs are reimbursed by your (Dutch / EU) health insurer.

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Growth ultrasound

If necessary, a growth ultrasound will take place, during which the midwife will assess whether the baby is growing well. Usually, two growth ultrasounds are needed to obtain a reliable picture of the growth. These ultrasounds are typically performed no earlier than 28 weeks of pregnancy. The costs of the ultrasounds will be reimbursed by your health insurer upon receiving a referral from your obstetrician/gynecologist.

our sonographers

It may also be that one of the midwives (Marike or Rianne) performs an ultrasound for you.

Amstermam Nadya

Nadya is an ultrasound technician at our Westerdok location 1-2 days per week. You can see her for the following ultrasounds:

  • around 8 weeks
  • term ultrasound
  • 13 weeks ultrasound (ETSEO)
  • 20 weeks ultrasound (SEO)
  • location ultrasound
  • gender reveal ultrasound
  • fun ultrasound 2D/3D/4D
Nadya
sonographer + (ET)SEO
Natascha_amstermam

Natascha is an ultrasound technician at our Westerdok location 2-3 days per week. You can see her for the following ultrasounds:

  • around 8 weeks
  • term ultrasound
  • 13 weeks ultrasound (ETSEO)
  • 20 weeks ultrasound (SEO)
  • location ultrasound
  • gender reveal ultrasound
  • fun ultrasound 2D/3D/4D
Natascha
sonographer + (ET)SEO
Marie-Claire

For ultrasounds in the East at Laagte Kadijk, you will see Marie-Claire. You can go to her for:

  • around 8 weeks
  • term ultrasound
  • location ultrasound
  • gender reveal ultrasound
  • fun ultrasound 2D/3D/4D

 

Marie-Claire
sonographer
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After working as a midwife at various locations for over ten years, Jolijn has joined team West of amsterMAM. Starting October 1, 2025, she will be working with us as a sonographer, mainly at the North location. You can visit her for:

  • around 8 weeks
  • term ultrasound
  • location ultrasound
  • gender reveal ultrasound
  • fun ultrasound 2D/3D/4D

 

Jolijn Gevers
midwife & sonographer

Shout out to the ultrasound technician at amsterMAM, with so much passion… it was a joy to watch the images together!Independent review on Zorgkaart Nederland

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3D and 4D fun ultrasounds

"Our ultrasound machine is the Rolls Royce among ultrasound machines. With the Voluson S10, we can capture your baby in the highest quality, from still images to moving ones, and from black and white to color. We combine 2D, 3D, and 4D techniques to provide the most beautiful imagery.

You always receive 3-5 printed photos and a link to all the images in a secure environment. You have 30 days to downloadthe images before the link expires.

The best chance for beautiful 3D/4D images is between 20-30 weeks of pregnancy. It may happen that the baby’s position or the amount of amniotic fluid can prevent clear images, even though we use all available techniques.

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What can you expect during a fun ultrasound / 3D/4D?

We look at the baby in 2D, 3D, and 4D. The best chance for clear images is between 27-29 weeks of pregnancy. You always receive 3-5 printed photos and a link to all the images in a secure environment. You have 30 days to downloadthe images before the link expires.

This ultrasound is for bonding and viewing purposes only and is not intended for medical diagnosis. This means that the baby will not be measured. If measurements are desired—which we perform from 28 weeks onwards, not earlier—you can indicate this to your midwife.

Note: besides having good equipment and skilled sonographers, we also need the cooperation of your baby.  

early ultrasound

For free

15 min

Is the heart beating? Check from 8 weeks of pregnancy to ensure everything is fine.

*Free for clients of amstermam

gender ultrasound

€60,-

15 min

Do you want to know your babies gender? Drop by!

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2D/3D/4D – HD LIVE – BASIC

€80,-

15 min

Observe your little one using a combination of 2D, 3D, and 4D techniques. Discover the gender or who the baby resembles! Including 3-5 printed photo's and a link to all the images.

2D/3D/4D – HD LIVE – PLUS

€100,-

25 min

Would you like to take a longer look at the baby? Observe your little one using a combination of 2D, 3D, and 4D techniques. Including 3-5 printed photo's and a link to all the images.

Meet your baby!

Call us to schedule an appointment on weekdays between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Together, we’ll find a suitable time in the schedule. You can also email us, but experience shows that calling usually gets you a spot faster.

How others experience our ultrasounds

Read the reviews of our ultrasounds.

Annemiek & Tim

Nice location, pleasant space, and Natascha patiently explained everything we could see at the end. Despite finding the ultrasound exciting, we still felt comfortable. The fact that your partner can sit beside you and watch on a large screen was really great!

Amy H.

Such a lovely experience to watch our little one in 2D, 3D, and 4D! Nadya took her time with us, and we now have some amazing digital images to cherish.

 

Marieke S.

Having an early ultrasound was truly a pleasant experience. I was quite impatient and extremely curious! I'm delighted that I didn't have to wait for the routine ultrasound!

Jessica G.

Although it was sad to hear that no heartbeat was visible during the early ultrasound, I really appreciated being part of this practice, even for a short time. The communication between the ultrasound technician and the midwife was seamless. I immediately received a hug, and in the following weeks, the aftercare was wonderful. They truly empathized with me, and I felt genuinely seen. I hope we can come back again soon.

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