Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Offer ultrasound scans to women as soon as they have a positive pregnancy test

Closed 2,767 signatures

What the petition asks

By providing an ultrasound screening to women as early as they find out they are pregnant, there are more chances to detect and prevent an ectopic pregnancy, and avoid unnecessary surgery. Other countries offer screenings at around 4-5 weeks.
I had to remove one of my fallopian tubes a year ago due to an ectopic pregnancy and spend 3 months to heal in bed as I do a practical job. I am also a self-employed, so I was not getting paid for 3 months. Even though I had some bad symptoms, I was refused an early ultrasound from NHS, and going private is not always an easy option for everyone. By providing earlier screenings, you could prevent help detect and prevent ectopic pregnancies, and the cost this creates for the NHS. An ectopic pregnancy can be fatal and more action is needed. An ectopic pregnancy can also affect mother's mental health.

Timeline

30 Mar 2021 Petition opened for signatures
30 Sep 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,767
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 30 Mar 2021
Closed 30 Sep 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.