by alex | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, Colposcopy, Early pregnancy, Fertility, General, Gynaecology, Humanpapillomavirus ( HPV), Pre-pregnancy health
Cervical screening (smear test) is a screening test that is free and available on the NHS as part of the National Cervical Screening Programme. Women are automatically invited by letter, between the ages of 25 – 64 and if registered as a female with a GP surgery....
by alex | Feb 2, 2022 | 4D scan, Blog, General, Middle and late pregnancy, Ultrasound findings
Written by Beata Anderson, Advanced Practitioner Sonographer If you are visiting us for a Growth Scan with 4D, you may have one or more of the common questions we are asked. Here we provide the answers, preparing you in advance about what to expect from your booking....
by alex | Jan 27, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog, Covid19, Early pregnancy, General, Lifestyle in pregnancy, Middle and late pregnancy, Pre-pregnancy health
Written by Dr Sarah Merritt – Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Covid-19 infection in pregnancy is still a major risk for women and their babies especially if women are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated. Having both vaccinations and the booster at any...
by Victoria Davis | Jan 19, 2022 | 4D scan, Blog, General, Middle and late pregnancy
Why should I have a 4D scan? While it may not be seen as necessary by many couples, having a 3D/4D Ultrasound can be one of the most exciting moments of your pregnancy and a time to bond with your little one before they are born. While a 3D scan shows still pictures...
by Angela Nicholson | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog, Early pregnancy, Fertility, General, Pre-pregnancy health
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...
by alex | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog, Early pregnancy symptoms, General, Middle and late 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...
by alex | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, General, Gynaecology, Middle and late pregnancy, Pre-pregnancy health
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...
by Victoria Davis | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog, General, Gynaecology, Pre-pregnancy health, Ultrasound findings
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...
by Angela Nicholson | Nov 10, 2021 | Blog, Early pregnancy, General, ultrasound methods
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...
by alex | Nov 3, 2021 | Blog, General, Middle and late pregnancy
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...
