That Bloated Feeling
Irregular bowel movements that cause a bloated, gassy, clogged-up feeling are a common symptom in pregnancy. Constipation is the term given to difficulty in passing stools, and in pregnancy, the increased progesterone levels cause the muscles in your bowels to relax....
Antenatal Results and Choices
During the covid19 pandemic many charities are at risk of closing due to reductions in their funding. One charity we refer our clients to is Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC). ARC offer support to those facing unexpected results in their pregnancy. They run a...
1st June Re-Opening for Scans
We are now open again for diagnostic ultrasound scans. We remain open for harmony tests. 4D and Gender scans are not being offered at this time. Attendance at any healthcare setting puts you at risk during a pandemic. Extensive precautions are being taken within our...
Service Update 9th April
We remain open for harmony tests. We are now closed for ultrasound scans. If you need an urgent, medically essential scan please contact your NHS team. This is in response to guidance from the RCOG which you can read here. Attendance at any healthcare setting puts you...
Service Update
Last night the government announced further measures to control the spread of coronavirus. You can read about the guidance which is in effect from 23rd March 2020 here British citizens may only leave their homes for one of four reasons. Attending healthcare is among...
Coronavirus
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have updated their information for pregnant women and their families regarding coronavirus. You can read the latest update here The advice is that pregnant women should continue to attend their antenatal care, and...
Coronavirus
Coronavirus in pregnancy: Dr Sarah Merritt The following information is based on the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection in Pregnancy published on 9th March 2020. Information regarding coronavirus is constantly being...
Multiple pregnancy – Am I expecting twins?
Women sometimes wonder if they are having twins especially if they have very early and noticeable pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and vomiting or there are twins in the family. They might also suspect they are having twins if they’ve had fertility treatment-...