Newborn & Anomaly Ultrasound Screening Malta
Specialist ultrasound screening for newborns and infants.
Early screening of the hips, spine, kidneys, brain, and abdomen to help detect important conditions sooner.
Learn more or book your baby’s scan below.
At LifeScan Clinic Malta, we provide expert, radiation-free newborn screening scans to give parents complete reassurance. Led by consultant radiologists with pediatric imaging expertise, our Naxxar clinic offers a quiet, calm space to screen for developmental abnormalities early.
All examinations are pre-booked online, allowing for minimal wait times. We check the hips, spine, kidneys, bladder, and brain, issuing same-day diagnostic reports directly to you.
Neonatal Clinic
Malta's First Specialty Service
Learn about our pioneering neonatal ultrasound service and why newborn screening is crucial for tracking early development.
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Baby Hip Screening
Best Performed at 4–6 Weeks
Hip screening is best performed between 4–6 weeks (ideally always before 3 months) to screen for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
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Book Your Baby's Scan
Select a scan below to book your appointment online. All scans are performed by a consultant radiologist with paediatric imaging expertise.
Why Choose LifeScan for Baby Scans?
Pioneering neonatal scanning, real-time results, and child-centered care.
Specialist Paediatric Radiologist
Scans are performed and interpreted by board-certified radiologists experienced in infant anatomy and hip dysplasia.
Instant Verbal Results
The radiologist will explain findings to you in real-time during the appointment, and email a detailed written report.
Pioneering Care
Home to Malta's first dedicated neonatal ultrasound service, designed for high-resolution developmental tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about newborn screening scans and hip dysplasia.
What is newborn hip ultrasound screening?
A newborn hip ultrasound is a quick, radiation-free scan used to check for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), a condition where the hip joint doesn't form properly. It is the gold standard screening method for infants.
When is the best time to perform newborn hip screening?
Newborn hip screening is best performed between 4–6 weeks of age, and ideally always before 3 months. When there is clinical doubt, it is usually possible to perform the scan up to 6 months of age. However, the earlier it is done, the more successful conservative management is if any issues are detected.
What does the newborn anomaly screening cover?
Newborn anomaly screening at LifeScan covers early ultrasound checks of the baby's hips, kidneys, bladder, spine, and brain (transfontanellar scan). It is designed to detect hidden conditions early so treatment can begin immediately.
Who performs and reports these baby scans?
All paediatric and newborn ultrasound scans at LifeScan Naxxar are performed and reported in real-time by a consultant radiologist with specialized expertise in paediatric imaging, giving you immediate verbal results.