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...
4D ultrasound scans
Our 4D scan service is now open for bookings in our Bath/Paulton clinic. This is a diagnostic scan, the growth of your baby will be measured and the heartbeat visualised. If we are concerned about the growth a doppler (placenta bloodflow measurement) will be performed...
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting (N &V) in pregnancy is very common. It can be debilitating for women and many describe feeling isolated. The Pregnancy Sickness Support network, quote that over 30% of women need time off of work due to N&V in pregnancy. Despite the myths,...
Are ultrasound scans safe?
You may have concerns about the safety of ultrasound for your growing baby, and while the majority of studies indicate that limited use of ultrasound scans during pregnancy won't hurt a baby, it's understandable to be a little apprehensive about getting those fuzzy...
Normal first trimester pregnancy symptoms
Normal early pregnancy symptoms It is normal for your body to change in the early weeks of pregnancy, due to an increase in certain hormones. These changes can cause several different normal pregnancy symptoms, however they are not felt by every women. Some of the...