Normal early pregnancy symptoms
Normal early pregnancy symptoms It is normal for a woman’s body to change in the early weeks of pregnancy, due to an increase in certain hormones, mainly progesterone, oestrogen and human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG). The hormones help to maintain the pregnancy until...
Chickenpox in pregnancy. What do I do?
Intermittently we are asked the question, I have been in close contact (someone who has had face to face contact [e.g. having a conversation] or being in the same room, or within 10 metres for 15 minutes or longer) with a friend or friends children and they have now...
Gynaecological ultrasound and the benefits of having a private pelvic scan.
The current Covid-19 pandemic resulted in many hospitals having to put clinics on hold, with scans and other investigations, and routine surgery being delayed. The consequence of this was long waiting lists for many routine investigations such as ultrasound scans,...
Sex in pregnancy
This is a subject you may prefer not to discuss with family or friends but is often something couples are reassured to know about. The good news is that sex in pregnancy is perfectly safe! The exception to this is if your doctor or midwife has advised you not to due...
Time to think about packing a bag?
What to pack in your Maternity hospital bag Packing your hospital bag ready for labour, delivery and postnatally is an exciting but for some a nervous time. Generally, the advice is to get your bag ready approximately 3 weeks before your due date, however many will...