What to expect to see on scan in early pregnancy
Written by Dr Sarah Merritt Mainly thanks to the development of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS), we can now see a pregnancy as soon as during the 4th week of gestation. An early pregnancy is very small but grows quickly and uniformly over the first 10 weeks in...
Pelvic Ultrasound
Pelvic Ultrasound Scans The current Covid-19 pandemic resulted in many hospitals having to put clinics on hold, with scans and other investigations, and routine surgery being delayed for an uncertain amount of time during the first wave. The consequence of this was...
Pregnancy following a period of infertility or fertility treatment
Many couples book an ultrasound scan for reassurance especially if they have taken a while to conceive or have received fertility treatment. 1 in 7 couples may have difficulties conceiving. 84% of couples will conceive naturally within a year...
At Home Scans
The Society of Radiographers and British Medical Ultrasound Society have issued a position statement advising that "ultrasound equipment should only be used by properly trained professionals". This was in response to some people carrying out ultrasound scans...
Baby loss awareness week 9th-15th October 2020
Baby Loss Awareness Week, raises awareness how pregnancy and baby loss affects thousands every year. It is a time for bereaved parents and their families and friends to commemorate their babies lives. Many Charities work to raise awareness of the issues affecting...