Having a 4D scan.
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...
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...