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...
Diabetic and planning a pregnancy?
The national diabetes in pregnancy audit highlighted that only 1 in 5 women with diabetes are well prepared for their pregnancy. The key points are to have an HbA1C below 48, be off any potentially harmful medications and to take a higher than usual dose of folic acid...
Expecting Twins?
The news that you are expecting twins (or triplets) can come as a huge shock. While some people are delighted, others may be horrified, or anxious and stressed at how they will cope. The important message is not to panic: Many other parents gone through it and have...
Subchorionic Haematoma
Sometimes when you have a scan in early pregnancy an area of bleed can be seen next to the pregnancy sac in the womb. The medical term for it is a "subchorionic haematoma". It can be present without any vaginal bleeding. Different studies have reported varying rates...