“Outstanding” Rated Clinic
Our clinic has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission at their inspection in April 2022. The report was published in July and you can read it here. Only a very few healthcare services achieve this rating, so we are extremely proud of this! The Care...
The Second Trimester
Written by Beata Anderson, Advanced Practitioner Sonographer The second trimester of your pregnancy is from week 13 to week 28 - roughly months four, five and six. As well as feeling and looking more pregnant during these weeks, you may also have more energy...
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
September is gynaecological cancer awareness month. It is an excellent opportunity to remind ourselves of the types, possible causes, signs and symptoms. Raising awareness may help to identify and treat these cancers early. Types of gynaecological cancer There are 5...
First Trimester
The First Trimester describes the period of time from the first day of your last period to the end of the 12th week. It can be confusing to be told that when you first find out you are pregnant you may be at least 4-5 weeks pregnant. This will be approximately 2-3...
What is a retroverted uterus and how might it affect me?
Most women have an anteverted uterus, where the uterus is orientated so that it tilts forwards in the pelvic cavity, lying just behind the bladder. The retroverted uterus is an anatomical variant that is present in 20-30% of women. Sometimes referred to as a tilted...