New Scan Machine
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...
Are you having a boy or a girl?
It’s a guessing game that has amused people for generations. Whether you want to find out before the baby is born or not, myths and old wives tales such as cravings, the way you are carrying and the ring test have been fun ways to try to predict the sex of your baby,...
Baby’s first movements
When does your baby first start to move? The first little wiggles are quite subtle and can be seen on ultrasound scan between 8 and 9 weeks of pregnancy. At this time we see little "limb buds" which are the first stages in your baby's arms and legs forming. Between 9...
Folic Acid
If you are planning a pregnancy, it is recommended to take a supplement of 400 micrograms a day of folic acid to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in your baby (problem with the spinal cord or brain development such as spina bifida). You can do this by purchasing...
Award Nomination
At the end of the summer I was honoured to have been nominated for a Butterfly Award in the Healthcare Professional category. The awards acknowledge the work of those who have been personally affected by the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after...