Early Pregnancy and the Yolk Sac
At the time of ovulation (release of an egg from an ovary), conception takes place. This is usually 2 weeks after your last period. At the time of conception you are already 2 weeks pregnant, but this would not show positive on a pregnancy test until approximately at...
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We are delighted to announce that Dr Sarah Merritt has joined the Somerset Early Scans team. Sarah is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with particular expertise in early pregnancy care. She has a qualification in ultrasound awarded with distinction and...
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Early pregnancy scans. How reassuring are they? The background risk of miscarriage is around 20%. After a heartbeat is seen on scan, the risk reduces to 3-4%. Other parameters can also provide reassurance. The size of the baby fitting in with the pregnancy dates. The...
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We are delighted to announce that Beata Berkes, an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer has joined the team in our Paulton/Bath clinic. Beata has a postgraduate certificate in medical ultrasound from the University of the West of England. In addition to her role as a...
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We are delighted to announce a new arrival in our Bridgwater clinic. Not the cuddly, awake in the night kind of arrival but a shiny new ultrasound scan machine! After 5 years of faithful service we have retired our Mindray and upgraded to a Canon Xario 200. This new...
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