What does my ultrasound report mean?
When you come for an ultrasound scan, you will be issued with a medical ultrasound report. Whether you are seen here in our lovely private service at Somerset Early Scans, or in the NHS, a report will always be issued. So what is the report for and what do the words...
Pregnancy Cravings and Aversions
Have you experienced bizarre pregnancy cravings or been super sensitive to certain smells? Being pregnant can be an incredibly strange and overwhelming time. There’s so much happening to your body and mind during this time that it’s no surprise if you’re having some...
Stretch marks in pregnancy
Stretch mark are very common and do not only occur during pregnancy. They develop on the surface of the skin and occurs when there is rapid weight gain and can occur around the abdomen, upper thighs, buttocks or breast. Pregnancy stretch marks, also known as striae...
Pregnancy Tests and their History – Weird, Peculiar and Strangely Interesting!
Have you ever wondered how, before the days of modern pregnancy tests, women discovered they were pregnant? Over the years there have been many weird and wonderful ways created – some more successful than others! Read on if you are curious to learn how a frog...