Folic acid
What is folic acid? Folic acid is a man-made supplement that you are advised to take 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...
Tummy vs internal ultrasound in early pregnancy – the choice is yours!
Early pregnancy and general gynaecology scans can be performed either trans-abdominally (tummy) or trans-vaginally (internal). Both use ultrasound (sound waves) in the same way but approach the area they are looking at from a different angle. Each method is completely...
Exercising in Pregnancy
Exercising in Pregnancy When pregnant ladies attend our clinics, they often ask about exercising in pregnancy. Here’s the guidance from the NHS explaining which types of exercise you can do and which type of exercises you should avoid. Can I exercise during pregnancy?...
When pregnancy goes wrong
Sadly, sometimes pregnancy can go wrong. You may have a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, birth trauma or the death of the baby. If your pregnancy ends in this way, you will need both information and support. Talk to the people close to you about how you feel, and to...