First Encounters Ultrasound Cardiff Gate

07/01/2026

💗 Gender Reveal Questions… Answered! 💗

We’ve been getting so many lovely questions recently about our gender reveal scans and merchandise, so we thought it was the perfect time to answer them properly 🥰

In this video, filmed right here at First Encounters Ultrasound – Cardiff Gate, we explain:
✨ How our gender reveal scans work
✨ What happens if you want to keep it a surprise
✨ How our gender reveal merchandise fits into your appointment
✨ And how we help you create a truly special moment 💕

If you’re thinking about booking or just curious, this one’s for you 🤍

📩 Want more info?
Pop the word BOOK in the comments and we’ll send you:
✔️ A link to our packages
✔️ A little gift from us 🎁

We can’t wait to help you create memories you’ll treasure forever ✨

05/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at First Encounters Ultrasound ✨

We’re so incredibly grateful to each and every one of you who continues to choose us to be part of such a special moments in your pregnancy journey 💕

📢 Important update
All of our weekend 4D scan slots for January are now fully booked! Thank you so much for the amazing support and trust you place in us!

✨ Good news ✨
We still have midweek appointments available, and we’d be more than happy to take your details for our reserve list should a weekend slot become available.

For anyone planning ahead, we strongly recommend booking in advance, especially for weekends. For the best images and overall experience, the ideal window for a 4D scan is between 26–29 weeks, when baby has beautiful facial definition and still has room to move 👶✨

📅 Booking early gives you:
✔️ Your preferred date & time
✔️ Optimal scan results
✔️ A calm, unrushed experience

As we head into our 16th year we want to say a heartfelt thank you for supporting our family run business, it truly means the world to us. We can’t wait to welcome so many more of you into the clinic very soon 💛

💬 If you’ve been cared for by us before, feel free to say hi in the comments or tag someone who’s expecting, it really helps us reach more families.

Big hugs 🥰




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03/01/2026

✨ Booking your baby scan has never been easier! ✨
From early pregnancy scans from 7 weeks to full-term scans, you can book right from your phone in just a few taps. 📱💨

Want to make it even easier? Comment “Book” below or send us a private DM with the word “Book”, and we’ll send you a direct link straight to our website. 💌

We love hearing from potential clients too—don’t be shy! 😄
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02/01/2026

✨ Behind the scenes at the clinic ✨
Warren making sure everything is just right as we prepare for a beautiful weekend of scanning our wonderful clients 🤍

From the moment you arrive, Warren is there to welcome you in reception, help you feel at ease, and calm any nerves before your all-important scan. We know how overwhelming those early weeks can feel. The waiting, the questions, the constant “is everything okay?” 🤏
That’s why we’re here. You’re never just a booking to us. You’re supported, listened to, and cared for every step of the way.

🤍 FREE Pregnancy Guide 🤍
Our much-loved pregnancy guide has helped so many parents-to-be feel calmer and more informed, and we would love to share it with you completely free.

How to receive it
Comment “GUIDE” and we’ll send it straight over
Not announced your pregnancy yet 🤏
Simply DM us “GUIDE”. Totally confidential, completely private, always respectful.

For those who need a little extra reassurance, we also offer pregnancy scans from 7 weeks, which can be comforting in those early days while waiting for your NHS scan.

We would absolutely love to hear from you. If you would prefer to send a private DM or speak to us for help or advice, you are always welcome to call us on (029) 2073 2671 🤍

26/12/2025

🤍 Mum to mum… can we be honest for a second? 🤍

Pregnancy isn’t just glowing skin and cute bumps.
It’s magical and messy.
Beautiful and exhausting.
And if no one’s said this to you yet — you’re not doing it wrong.

🤰 10 things pregnancy doesn’t warn you about:
✨ The tiredness hits deep
✨ Your emotions can change by the hour
✨ You can love your baby fiercely and still feel overwhelmed
✨ The weird symptoms are VERY real
✨ Your body feels different every single day
✨ Heartburn has a mind of its own
✨ The worrying never stops — because the love has already started
✨ Baby kicks are magical… until they’re not
✨ Rest isn’t lazy, it’s essential
✨ You’re stronger than you realise

💭 If this made you feel seen, you’re not alone.
💗 Save this for the hard days.
💬 Comment “ME” if this sounds familiar.
📤 Share with a mum who needs this reminder today.

✨ You’re doing an incredible job — even on the days it doesn’t feel like it.

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Wishing everybody a wonderful Christmas Day! We hope your day is filled with love, joy, and magical moments. 💛👶

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to send a huge thank you to all of our wonderful followers and clients who visited us this year. It has truly been an honour and a pleasure caring for all the amazing mums and dads, their extended families, and of course their unborn little ones.

We’ve loved meeting all the adorable big brothers and sisters, hearing your incredible stories, and sharing those precious early moments of pregnancy — from gender reveals to 4D scans, and those all-important presentation scans at the end of pregnancy.

We can’t wait to welcome and care for even more families in 2026. We’ll be back open from Friday 2nd January, but spots are very limited, so be sure to book early to secure your appointment.

❤️❤️❤️

24/12/2025

Christmas Eve is here! ⭐🎄
What makes today magical for your family?
Share your favourite cosy moments, traditions, or memories below 👇💛

23/12/2025

It’s almost Christmas… if you could make one Christmas wish come true this year, what would it be?
Share your festive wish in the comments below 👇💛
We’d love to read them!

22/12/2025

Baking, decorating the tree, watching a film… or maybe a festive walk?
What’s your favourite family activity at Christmas? Share below 👇

22/12/2025

🤍 YOUR FIRST LOOK AT BABY 🤍

That very first scan is more than just an image, it’s often the moment everything feels real ✨

Here’s what happens at an early pregnancy ultrasound 👇

✨ What we check:
• Confirmation of pregnancy
• Baby’s position in the womb
• Gestational age & estimated due date
• Detection of the heartbeat 💓

✨ Good to know:
• Heartbeat is usually seen from around 6–7 weeks
• Every pregnancy develops at its own pace
• Early scans provide reassurance, not pressure

🤍 Why parents choose us:
• Calm, welcoming clinic
• Gentle, professional scanning
• Time to ask questions
• A special first encounter with your baby

It’s always unforgettable 🫶


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21/12/2025

Christmas jumpers — yes or no?
Tell us below 👇

21/12/2025