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...
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,...