What are the opening hours?

Monday 8am - 6pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm Wednesday 8am - 6pm Thursday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 2pm Sunday 8am - 2pm

First Encounters Ultrasound Cardiff Gate

Home
United Kingdom
Cardiff
First Encounters Ultrasound Cardiff Gate

👶💖 See the wonder before they arrive!
(436)

At First Encounters Ultrasound, we offer breathtaking 2D & 3D/4D scans that let you bond with your baby before birth. ✨📸
Create memories, capture moments, and cherish this magical journey forever. 💕 Welcome to First Encounters Ultrasound, Cardiff’s trusted private pregnancy scan clinic. 💕 We offer a wide range of 2D, 3D & 4D scans, including early reassurance scans from just 7 weeks. Our experienced HCPC-registered sonographers uphold the highest industry standards, ensuring a safe and memorable experience. Whether you're looking to check on your baby’s wellbeing, discover the gender, or enjoy a magical 4D bonding scan with loved ones, we’re here to make your journey extra special. 💙

Cherish every moment with First Encounters – where first glimpses become lasting memories! ✨👶

13/02/2026

Valentine’s Day availability 💘
DM to book — last few slots! LocalBusiness BookNow

05/02/2026

✨ IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR UK MUMS-TO-BE ✨

You may have heard… 👀
With SneakPeek leaving the UK market very soon, a lot of parents have been asking “How can I still find out babies gender early?”

We’re so excited to finally share the answer 🤍

🎉 We’ve partnered with a highly trusted UK genomics laboratory with an incredible reputation — meaning:

💜 Results in DAYS, not weeks
💜 Find out from just 6 weeks pregnant
💜 Non-invasive & completely safe
💜 99%+ accuracy
💜 Tested right here in the UK 🇬🇧

No overseas delays. No long waiting times.
Just fast, reliable results so you can bond, plan and celebrate sooner 🥹🎀💙

Whether you’re planning a gender reveal or just can’t wait to know… we’ve got you ✨

👇 Tap the link to find out more & book your test
🔗 https://www.firstencounters.co.uk/blood-screening/early-gender-dna-test

💬 Comment 💗 or 💙 — which team are you hoping for?
📲 Tag a mum-to-be who needs to see this!

22/01/2026

✨ Your First Visit to First Encounters Ultrasound ✨

From the moment you walk through our doors, we want you to feel welcomed, relaxed and completely looked after 💕

At First Encounters, we pride ourselves on creating a calm, friendly environment while delivering the highest level of professional care. Our highly skilled, experienced sonographers are here to reassure, guide and support you every step of the way 🤍

As we head into our 16th year of caring for pregnant families, we’re incredibly proud to have looked after thousands upon thousands of mums-to-be. Whether you’re visiting us from as early as 7 weeks or right up until full term, you’re in safe, expert hands.

Our scan packages are carefully designed to complement your NHS scans, offering extra reassurance, clarity and precious bonding moments because peace of mind during pregnancy truly matters ✨

This isn’t just a scan.
It’s reassurance.
It’s connection.
It’s care you can trust. 💫

We can’t wait to welcome you 💗

ExpectingBaby
SonographerLed TrustedCare PregnancySupport
FromBumpToBaby 16YearsOfCare

14/01/2026

✨ That moment when a pregnancy suddenly feels real… ✨

I’ve just shared a video talking about the Early Reassurance Scan and why this scan means so much in those very early weeks.

At this stage, for many of you, all you may have is
🤍 A positive pregnancy test
🤍 A few symptoms or maybe none at all
🤍 And a lot of questions running through your mind

Waiting weeks for your first NHS scan can feel like forever. Early reassurance can bring such precious peace of mind.

An Early Reassurance Scan allows you to
✨ Confirm the pregnancy is progressing as expected
✨ See that tiny heartbeat flicker for the first time
✨ Check how many babies you’re carrying
✨ Get an early idea of your due date
✨ Feel reassured during what can be an anxious time

Seeing your baby on the screen, especially when it’s all still so new, is an incredibly emotional and precious moment. It’s often the first time everything feels real 💓

💬 Comment BOOK for the scan link and a little gift from us 🎁
💌 Or send us a private DM if you’d rather keep this moment just for you, especially if your pregnancy is still a secret 🤍 # PregnancyJourney PregnancySupport HeartbeatMoment UltrasoundScan FirstTrimester ExpectingParents PregnancyAnxiety PregnancyMilestones FirstEncounters

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 🥰

BabyScanExperienc

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! 😄
BookNow DMUs OnTheGo

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!

Address

Unit 1, Ground Floor, Brook House, Lime Tree Court, Mulberry Drive, Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff
CF238AB

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm
Sunday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+442920732671

Website

https://www.firstencounters.co.uk/scanoptions

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when First Encounters Ultrasound Cardiff Gate posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to First Encounters Ultrasound Cardiff Gate:

Shortcuts

Address
Telephone
Opening Hours
Alerts
Contact The Practice
Claim ownership or report listing

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Cardiff?

Our Story

First Encounters are the #1 providers of 3D/4D ultrasound scans in South Wales. The photographic images that we provide serve as both reassurances and souvenirs of your pregnancy - we often capture images of unborn babies smiling and even waving! Our clinic is fitted with cutting-edge technology, and we aim to make expectant parents and their guests as comfortable as possible at all times. Call 02920 732671 or visit our website to take a look at your baby's world today.