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...
Managing anxiety in pregnancy during the pandemic.
For those couples that have been trying for a baby, there is nothing quite like that moment when you see that second line on your positive pregnancy test. Pregnancy is a time of joy, but if you have experienced problems in the past or suffer from anxiety, it can be...
COVID-19 Vaccination Advice for Women hoping to conceive, in pregnancy or breastfeeding
We have all seen in the news over the last week, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in the UK and a vaccination programme has begun. This is very exciting and we all hope it will herald the end of socially distancing from our family and friends. The...