The 20-week scan (20 wekenecho)
A detailed ultrasound that checks how the baby is developing physically. Like the earlier screening it is offered, not required, and you pay nothing for it. Checked against rijksoverheid.nl on 20 September 2026.
- Who it applies to
- Everyone having a baby in the Netherlands
- On your timeline
- Paperbump schedules this usually between week 18 and week 21 of the pregnancy
- Official source
- rijksoverheid.nl
- Last checked
- 20 September 2026
What else to know
Book it through your midwife in good time, because it has to happen inside a set window around 20 weeks.
Work out your own dates — free, nothing leaves your device