NHS and Private Scans
Written by Beata Anderson, Sonographer NHS scans What pregnancy scans are offered on the NHS? All pregnant women in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should be offered at least two ultrasound scans on the NHS as part of their antenatal appointments...
When will you feel your baby move?
You should start to feel your baby move between around 16 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. If this is your first baby, you might not feel movements until after 20 weeks. If you have not felt your baby move by 24 weeks, tell your midwife. They'll check your baby's heartbeat...
The Yellow Body
During an early pregnancy scan, you might hear the sonographer tell you that there is a corpus luteum in your ovary. Your mind may flicker back to the days when you studied science at school, but the biology of the menstrual cycle is often long forgotten. Corpus...
Pain Relief in Labour
Thinking ahead about your labour and being mentally prepared can help you feel more in control and less worried about the delivery. Antenatal classes are helpful for this and there are many different ones to choose from, from NCT to hypnobirthing. Reading pregnancy...
Fertility options for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples
LGBTQ+ couples and transgender people can face very different challenges when looking to have a family. There are various routes to becoming a parent. This blog will explore some options available. Information for transgender individuals seeking fertility treatment....