by Angela Nicholson | Mar 2, 2023 | 4D scan, Blog, Early pregnancy, General, Gynaecology, Middle and late pregnancy, Private scans, Transvaginal Scan, Ultrasound safety
Ultrasound began way back in the 1800’s, which is something many people don’t realise. However it wasn’t incorporated into pregnancy care and gynaecology until 1958. 3D ultrasound was developed in Tokyo in the 1980’s, with the first 3D images...
by alex | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog, Carpal tunnel, General
What is the Carpal Tunnel? It is the narrow passage/tunnel in your wrist. It contains connective tissue, tendon and the median nerve. It is the median nerve that provides movement and sensation to the fingers and hand. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Hormonal changes...
by Victoria Davis | Feb 15, 2023 | Blog, General, Gynaecology, Private scans, Transvaginal Scan, Ultrasound findings, ultrasound methods
The current crisis in the NHS has resulted in long waiting lists for referrals to gynaecology and routine investigations such as ultrasound scans. The NHS simply does not have the capacity to deal with all the scans requests in a timely manner, with many very sick...
by alex | Feb 8, 2023 | Blog, General, Healthy eating, Lifestyle in pregnancy, Middle and late pregnancy
Indigestion, also called heartburn or acid reflux, is common in pregnancy. It can be caused by hormonal changes and the growing baby pressing against your stomach. You can help ease indigestion and heartburn by making changes to your diet and lifestyle, and there are...
by alex | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog, General, Gynaecology, Ultrasound findings
Written by Beata Anderson, Sonographer 23rd-29th January was Cervical Cancer prevention week At Somerset early Scans we offer a variety of Women’s Health Scans. Currently, transvaginal ultrasound is a valuable imaging tool for the initial assessment and evaluation of...
by Angela Nicholson | Jan 24, 2023 | Blog, Early pregnancy, General, Pre-pregnancy health
What is folic acid? Folic acid is a man-made supplement. You are advised to take it while you are trying for a baby and until you are 12 weeks pregnant. The natural form of folic acid is folate and is found in green leafy vegetables, breakfast cereal, bread and...
by alex | Jan 11, 2023 | Anxiety, Blog, Early pregnancy, Flying in pregnancy, General, Lifestyle in pregnancy, Middle and late pregnancy
Is it safe to fly in pregnancy? So the Christmas/holiday period has been and gone. With families wanting to see their family and friends during this festive time, a common question we were asked as health care professionals; was, is it safe to fly in pregnancy? ...
by Victoria Davis | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog, General, Healthy eating, Lifestyle in pregnancy, Middle and late pregnancy
It is that time of year when, full of good intentions, we start thinking about healthy eating after perhaps over-indulging at Christmas. But just how much weight is it healthy to gain while pregnant, and why is maintaining a healthy weight so important? Every pregnant...
by Joanna Clark | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, General, Screening
Non invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) are blood tests that can be taken from pregnant women to examine DNA from the baby. These can be done from towards the end of the first trimester. NIPT tests are used primarily to screen for Down’s syndrome. At Somerset Early...
by alex | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog, Fetal development, Fetal growth, General, Middle and late pregnancy
Written by Bea Anderson – Sonographer Week 28: Baby’s eyes partially open Twenty-eight weeks into your pregnancy, your baby’s eyelids can partially open, and eyelashes have formed. The central nervous system can direct rhythmic breathing...
