About Sneak-A-Peek Ultrasound – Personal Scans with Heart
Does this sound familiar...
You’re excited—but also a little nervous—as you pull into the clinic car park.
You’ve counted down the days to this scan, hoping for peace of mind.
But once inside, everything feels rushed. The room’s dim, the sonographer is kind but clinical. You leave with a few blurry pictures… and more questions than answers.
You try to reassure yourself, but your gut still feels uneasy. Should the baby be bigger by now? Was that measurement normal? You’re not sure what you saw—and no one really explained.
... If so, you’re in the right place.
Imagine:
A private scan that doesn’t feel like a hospital appointment—but like a moment worth remembering.
Warm lighting. A calm, spacious room. Your name remembered. Your scan unrushed.
A qualified, experienced sonographer who speaks to you as a mother and a professional—explaining what she sees, what it means, and when (if ever) you should be concerned.
Beautiful, clear images of your baby—and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you were truly seen, heard, and cared for.
At Sneak-A-Peek Ultrasound, that’s exactly what we offer.
Pictures of the private pregnancy scan experience at Sneak-A-Peek Ultrasound, with thanks to the wonderful Charlotte Turnbull.
A Local Clinic with a Global Reputation for Care
Based in Barnstaple, Devon, Sneak-A-Peek Ultrasound has supported thousands of families from across North Devon—and increasingly, across the UK and beyond (including Gibraltar, Australia, and Cyprus) —who are looking for something gentler, more personal, and more reassuring.
Whether you’re coming for an Early Pregnancy Scan, a Gender Reveal, or to see your baby in full detail during a 4D Scan, we promise you this:
- You’ll never be rushed.
- You’ll always be treated like a person, not a number.
- And you’ll leave with answers, not anxiety.
Meet Maria – Founder, Sonographer, and Mother
Sneak-A-Peek was founded in 2019 by Maria Birch, an NHS-trained obstetric sonographer and mum of two. She knows what it’s like to sit on both sides of the screen—and what’s missing from most scan experiences.
Maria’s background is clinical, but her care is deeply personal. She created Sneak-A-Peek to provide the kind of scans she wishes every woman could have: warm, clear, thorough, and unhurried.
Clients describe Maria as calming, kind, and reassuring—someone who takes the time to explain what others rush past. It’s this combination of medical expertise and human care that makes Sneak-A-Peek different.
Beyond Barnstaple: Support Wherever You Are
Maria now offers one-to-one scan interpretation and pregnancy reassurance through The Scan Lady – an online service supporting women around the world who feel confused, anxious, or unsure after a scan.
If you’ve recently had an NHS or private scan and are feeling lost, The Scan Lady can help you make sense of what you’ve been told—and what it means for your pregnancy.
Not sure where to start?
Explore our most popular scan services:
Or, if you’re feeling unsure after a scan elsewhere, visit The Scan Lady for gentle, expert guidance—wherever you are.
Sneak-A-Peek Ultrasound exists to bring reassurance, clarity, and connection back to the scan experience—for parents who want more than just a screen and a printout.
If that’s you, you’re in the right place.