Tummy vs internal ultrasound in early pregnancy – the choice is yours!
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...
What can my baby hear from inside the womb?
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...
Exercising in Pregnancy
Exercising in Pregnancy When pregnant ladies attend our clinics, they often ask about exercising in pregnancy. Here’s the guidance from the NHS explaining which types of exercise you can do and which type of exercises you should avoid. Can I exercise during pregnancy?...
Positive Thinking and Infertility
Pregnancy is one of the most important and beautiful phases in your life, and if everything goes smoothly, can bring with it much joy and happiness. Most people look forward to that moment; when they get to hold their own baby in their arms. But for some, the journey...
When pregnancy goes wrong
Sadly, sometimes pregnancy can go wrong. You may have a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, birth trauma or the death of the baby. If your pregnancy ends in this way, you will need both information and support. Talk to the people close to you about how you feel, and to...