The cervix and ultrasound scan
Written by Beata Anderson, Sonographer 23rd-29th January was Cervical Cancer prevention week At Somerset early Scans we offer a variety of Women’s Health Scans. Currently, transvaginal ultrasound is a valuable imaging tool for the initial assessment and evaluation of...
Why should I take folic acid?
What is folic acid? Folic acid is a man-made supplement. You are advised to take it while you are trying for a baby and until you are 12 weeks pregnant. The natural form of folic acid is folate and is found in green leafy vegetables, breakfast cereal, bread and...
Is it safe to fly in pregnancy?
Is it safe to fly in pregnancy? So the Christmas/holiday period has been and gone. With families wanting to see their family and friends during this festive time, a common question we were asked as health care professionals; was, is it safe to fly in pregnancy? ...
How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?
It is that time of year when, full of good intentions, we start thinking about healthy eating after perhaps over-indulging at Christmas. But just how much weight is it healthy to gain while pregnant, and why is maintaining a healthy weight so important? Every pregnant...
NIPT Non Invasive Prenatal Tests
Non invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) are blood tests that can be taken from pregnant women to examine DNA from the baby. These can be done from towards the end of the first trimester. NIPT tests are used primarily to screen for Down's syndrome. At Somerset Early Scans...