The Society of Radiographers (SoR) has raised concerns about high street baby scan clinics, labeling them as “unsafe” due to instances of misdiagnosis, including incorrectly declaring babies dead and overlooking serious medical issues. Many of these clinics operate without qualified sonographers, leaving expectant parents vulnerable to distressing inaccuracies. SoR advocates for the protection of the sonographer title to ensure only qualified individuals perform these crucial scans. Reports highlight alarming cases where healthy pregnancies were misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary anxiety and potential harm to both mothers and babies.
