Care after a worrying scan finding
Many couples choose to book an early pregnancy scan for reassurance purposes. This might be due to a miscarriage or baby loss in the past. Sometimes a couple just want to be able to see their baby before the routine NHS scan. In the majority of circumstances, we are...
Symptoms of abdominal bloating in early pregnancy.
" I feel and look so bloated", is a common phrase made by women in early pregnancy. Clothes feeling tight across the middle, abdominal distension feeling worse in the evenings. Some women feel that they visibly appear to have a 'bump' in early pregnancy, but this is...
Covid19 and Pregnancy
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have updated their guidance regarding Covid19 and pregnancy. Two thirds of pregnant women who are Covid19 positive will not have any symptoms. For the 1 in 3 who do...
The Corpus Luteum
Written by Dr Sarah Merritt You may have heard or read the term corpus luteum either during your scan or on your scan report. The corpus luteum (CL) is a small area on the ovary which is left behind after the egg is released. It is formed from the follicle in...
Vitamin D
Since the onset of the pandemic there has been increased interest in Vitamin D supplementation. The UK health departments have for several years recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding women take Vitamin D supplements. It is currently more important than usual to...