About Merrion Fetal Health

Ultrasound Clinic Dublin 2

Medically Led Consultant Collaboration

Merrion Fetal Health is an ultrasound clinic in Dublin 2, which is a medical collaboration between five consultants. The clinic is led by the following consultants: Dr Peter Mc Parland, Dr Stephen Carroll, Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe, Dr Shane Higgins and Dr Rhona Mahony. All are Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologists with specialist training in Fetal Medicine, based at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin.

Sonographer Midwife Led

The clinic is sonographer midwife facilitated, led by Sarah Madden, who is the Midwife Manager and Lead Sonographer.

Ultrasound For All Stages Of Pregnancy

Merrion Fetal Health offers ultrasound for all stages of pregnancy including early pregnancy scans, nuchal scans, anatomy and growth scans. We can also offer the Harmony Prenatal Test. Gynaecological and fertility scans are available on referral. Here you can Meet The Consultants …..and here you can meet the rest of the Clinic Team

On the homepage, you can discover all services and pregnancy scans Dublin.

Why attend Merrion Fetal Health?

1. We are a medically led clinic, with a great clinic team – so in other words we balance medical expertise, with peace of mind and a friendly, professional team.

2. We can also offer follow on treatment when there is a need because it is consultant-led. This offers patients continuity during pregnancy. Follow on care with a fetal medicine specialist at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, can be arranged if you so wish.

3. There is an increasing demand for prenatal ultrasound from patients, midwives and doctors. The current public health system in Ireland is unable to cope with the existing demand and many patients and doctors seek ultrasound services in the private sector.

4. Merrion Fetal Health exists to address the deficit in private services and is differentiated from existing private ultrasound services in that it is medically led delivering an unrivalled peace of mind through service excellence.

5. Individually designated appointment times allow you to avail of unrivalled comfort and privacy in a unique environment.

6 State-of-the-art equipment combined with highly qualified and experienced fetal ultrasound specialists allows Merrion Fetal Health to provide a fetal diagnostic service that is second to none.

7. 42″ screens in each ultrasound room allow you and your partner to see your scan clearly and in complete comfort.

8. Merrion Fetal Health is conveniently located in Dublin 2 and offers ultrasound for all stages of pregnancy including early pregnancy scans, nuchal scans, anatomy and growth scans. Merrion Fetal Health is open to all women not just those attending the National Maternity Hospital.

9. Last but certainly not least, our team are not only professionals with a wealth of experience, but many of us are parents also, and quite a few of us are also women who have been pregnant ourselves and given birth.

Early Pregnancy Scans

6-11 weeks

Nuchal Translucency

12-14 weeks

Anatomy Survey

20-22 weeks

Later Dating

10-17 weeks

Gender Scan

19 weeks onwards

Growth & Well Being

22 weeks onwards

Post Dates & Liquor

40 weeks onwards

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Testimonials

What Our Patients Say

Gráinne Macken

“This is my second visit to Merrion Fetal, I was very pleased on both occasions. Lovely quiet waiting room, appointment was on time. The 20-week scan is very detailed we enjoyed watching our baby on the large TV screen. We got some beautiful photos. The nurse was very pleasant and talked us through all the measurements and anatomy. I would highly recommend this scanning clinic.”

Áine Gibney

“I had the best experience at the Merrion Fetal Health clinic for my 20-week big scan. The staff were so friendly and so nice and the lovely lady who did my ultrasound scan was amazing. She was so thoroughgoing to absolutely everything and gave me such reassurance on how my baby was growing and developing. I would recommend any Mother to be to attend here if you are looking for a comfortable, reassuring and super pleasant experience.”

Linda O'Sullivan

“Highly recommend! We had an early scan due to a little scare at the start of pregnancy and then another at 12 weeks to make sure all was good again. Helen who was scanning on both days was fantastic. We felt totally relaxed and un-rushed while she took her time finding the best angle of baby to get us the clearest pictures as keepsakes all while making sure everything was perfect with baby. She reassured us throughout and I can honestly say it was the best money we ever spent getting both scans done.

Please let Helen know we are 18 weeks now and flying along Highly recommend!

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Sinead Davitt

22:28 11 Jan 23

We had our anomaly scan with merrion fetal health this week. This is our second baby and second time with the clinic.... The clinic is a very calm environment from the moment you walk in the door, and the receptionists are all very helpful and friendly. Michéle performed our scan and was superb! She talked us through every image on the screen and it was really enjoyable.Thanks Michéle and all staff at merrion fetal!read more

Holly O’Gorman

15:27 30 Nov 22

We had an early pregnancy scan and a harmony test at Merrion Fetal Health and I cannot recommend them enough. Michéle... did both procedures for us and I have to say, I've never felt more cared for and supported. She could not have been more professional but also kind and excited with us. We had experienced pregnancy loss previously and every experience with her has helped us to heal in a way that I didn't know we needed. She truly made a difference and we won't forget her! Thank you Michéle! read more

Tim McParland

15:21 31 Aug 22

Beautiful service, wonderful doctors and staff. Dr. Jenny Walsh was an absolute star for my wife, baba and I from the... start through to the finish. Couldn't recommend or praise Merrion Fetal Health more highly.read more

Emma Brown

22:16 13 Jul 22

My husband and I had a very positive experience at Merrion Fetal Health. All staff from reception to the nurse who saw... us were very friendly and efficient. We only had to wait a few minutes extra beyond our scheduled time and the scan was clearly explained as the nurse moved around different parts of our baby's anatomy. The nurse had a good sense of humour as well when our baby did the metal hand gesture towards the start of the scan! I would have no hesitation in recommending Merrion Fetal Health to anyone for pregnancy related reasons.read more

Luana Silva

15:34 09 Jun 22

I had the most amazing experience having the Harmony PreNatal test done at the Merrion Fetal Health. The whole process... of booking for an appointment, taking the test and getting the results took a week.At the clinic I was treated with so much care and respect by the midwifery that explained how the test works, what it can happen and also reassured that they were there to support me whatever the results are.I got a call from the clinic at the day they had the results and was also super happy and excited to know if it was a boy or a girl which is something you are able to know with the test. If you are in doubt to have this test done or not, please do contact them and I can assure you that they will give you all the necessary information and support!read more

Denise

13:51 09 Jun 22

Attended for both early pregnancy and anatomy scans. Facility is spotless and has a lovely, calm feeling. The staff are... extremely diligent, professional, friendly and respectful. State-of-the-art equipment and wonderful to have the images &videos sent directly to your phone.read more

Sangeeta Sewani

15:06 31 May 22

I did my Harmony test here and had such a great experience from the start. The staff were very friendly and put me... straight at ease. I got the best quality electronic pictures and videos I've ever seen at this stage of my little bug. Couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you 🙂read more

Holly Ingram

14:48 31 May 22

Amazing facility, so calm serene and not hospital like in the slightest. Incredible staff. From front desk to... secretaries to the nurses taking bloods and consultants, such a lovely manner by everyone, you truly feel in the best care possible. Couldn’t recommend more.read more

Deirdre Rohan

20:37 24 May 22

I went to Merrion Fetal Health for an early 7 week scan, a harmony scan and my 22 anatomy scan. The staff are... wonderful, so professional, helpful and reassuring. They are very thorough and took the time the answer any questions I had. Would definitely recommend- very positive experience!read more

Carmen Marisa Lemos

10:12 20 May 22

I did my Harmony test here and had such a great experience from the start. The staff were very friendly and put me... straight at ease. I got the best quality electronic pictures and videos I've ever seen at this stage of my little bug. And I received the results in exactly a week. Couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you 🙂read more

Albina Gabrelyan

09:14 18 May 22

I attended Merrion fetal health for ultrasound scan and genetic testing during the first trimester and I am truly... grateful for the attentiveness and great experience. During pregnancy all the checks make me pretty nervous and it was great to see how involved the personnel was, kind and attentive. Thank you!read more

Laura Astori

10:41 16 May 22

I went to Merrion Fetal Health for a Harmony Test, I was very pleased with how I was treated by all the staff, the... service was quick, clear and very clearly explained. The midwife who took my scan and did my blood tests (Feena) was extreemly nice and professional, I felt very reassured. I was also very happy with how quick the results came in! Would definitely reccomend!read more

Fiona Coghlan

11:14 28 May 21

Efficient & excellent service. Everything was explained clearly to me by Feena and she was only too happy to answer... any of my questions.read more

Lindsay

14:01 10 Mar 21

I couldn't speak more highly about my experience here - both Sarah Madden who performed my ultrasound and Dr Zara... Fonseca-Kelly are incredibly down to earth and really take the time to answer all of your questions & provide thoughtful care. Thank you!read more

Jelena Radic

14:57 14 Jan 21

I've been here for the harmony test and had truly great experience, the consultant gave detailed information during the... visit, had engaging discussion about the baby and while my partner was not allowed in the room due to COVID-19 restrictions, we've got some nice pictures from the scan and detailed report with fetal measurements on it. Unfortunately, my experience was not so good with the 20 week anatomy scan that I did in here. Even though my husband was allowed in, they reduced the time of the visit to 15min, so the sonographer was rushed to tick off all the boxes and did not discuss anything with us, nor we received any report and pictures were all blurred and nothing much to see from them. On top of that, the big screen was not in function this time, so I had to twist my neck to be able to follow what's shown on the screen. After few days of worrying what the result of the scan would be, to not getting any information out of it, so I will need to repeat the scan somewhere else to get the peace of mind.read more

Dorinda Walsh

15:22 06 Nov 20

Wonderful staff who made me feel so at ease despite being nervous. Highy recommend, I left smilig 🙂

laura finan

16:44 29 Jul 20

Was here for my harmony test and was completely relaxed and put at ease by my ultrasound technician which I didn’t... catch her name but she made me feel so much better in my appointment and explained everything , I will surely be back in the future .read more

Sarah B

16:22 29 Jan 20

I attended here for Harmony testing. It was a very positive experience. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Test was... clearly explained. Will absolutely use this clinic again.read more

Sinéad C Byrne

15:42 29 Jan 20

I visited Merrion Fetal Health for my 20-week fetal anomaly scan and had a really pleasant experience. The receptionist... was helpful in walking me through payment and even called me later to further explain some charges. The technician who performed our ultrasound and Harmony test was really approachable, kind, and informative and didn't mind my many questions. Thank you for making an otherwise anxious time such a wonderful experience for this first-time expecting mum!read more

Joyce Collins

22:31 17 Jan 20

Had amazing experience here. All staff are kind and friendly and make you feel relaxed. Highly recommend this place... for people expecting mothers.read more