Folic acid
What is folic acid? Folic acid is a man-made supplement that you are advised to take 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...
Itchy Skin in Pregnancy
By Beata Anderson In our clinics we often hear our ladies commenting about their skin itching. We would like to give you some hopefully helpful information regarding to itching in pregnancy and to remind you always report your symptoms to your GP or midwives. An...
Group B Strep Trial in Derriford, Plymouth.
Group B strep (Streptoccal ) is a type of bacteria. It is not a sexually transmitted disease. If affects both men and women with between 2-4 women in 10 affected. Most people are unaware they have it. It usually lives harmlessly, in the intestines, rectum or...
Bicornuate Uterus: What is it and how can it affect your pregnancy?
A very small percentage of women have a heart-shaped uterus (womb). This condition is known as a bicornuate uterus, and it can sometimes affect your fertility and pregnancy. This is called a congenital uterine abnormality. It means that your uterus formed in an...
Tummy vs internal ultrasound in early pregnancy – the choice is yours!
Early pregnancy and general gynaecology scans can be performed either trans-abdominally (tummy) or trans-vaginally (internal). Both use ultrasound (sound waves) in the same way but approach the area they are looking at from a different angle. Each method is completely...
What can my baby hear from inside the womb?
Fetal hearing So can a baby really hear in the womb? There is evidence to suggest that from 18 weeks gestation, the auditory system starts developing until 5-6 months of age. An embryo’s ears start developing during the 2nd month of the pregnancy, initially as flaps...
Exercising in Pregnancy
Exercising in Pregnancy When pregnant ladies attend our clinics, they often ask about exercising in pregnancy. Here’s the guidance from the NHS explaining which types of exercise you can do and which type of exercises you should avoid. Can I exercise during pregnancy?...
Positive Thinking and Infertility
Pregnancy is one of the most important and beautiful phases in your life, and if everything goes smoothly, can bring with it much joy and happiness. Most people look forward to that moment; when they get to hold their own baby in their arms. But for some, the journey...