Symphysis pubis dysfunction ( SPD) or Pelvic Girdle Pain ( PGP)
Symphysis pubis dysfunction ( SPD) or Pelvic Girdle Pain ( PGP) I suffered with SPD in both of my pregnancies and I shudder when I think about it and remember the pain. One pregnancy was definitely worse than the other and I think knowing about it, what it is and how...
Animal Magic
If you have experienced pregnancy and it seems to go on forever, you must surely sympathise with an elephant. It is the animal with the longest gestation period of all living mammals – nearly two years! Just like humans, all animals go through huge bodily changes when...
Antral Follicle Count
What is an antral follicle count? This is something we look for when doing an ultrasound scan to check a woman's fertility. It is a count of the number of little follicles on each ovary. These appear as little dark, roughly round areas about 2-9mm in size. Why is it...
Dispelling ultrasound myths
Ultrasound began way back in the 1800's, which is something many people don't realise. However it wasn't incorporated into pregnancy care and gynaecology until 1958. 3D ultrasound was developed in Tokyo in the 1980's, with the first 3D images of a baby seen in 1986....
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is the Carpal Tunnel? It is the narrow passage/tunnel in your wrist. It contains connective tissue, tendon and the median nerve. It is the median nerve that provides movement and sensation to the fingers and hand. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Hormonal changes...