Guessing Gender
For many couples once they discover the exciting news about their pregnancy they are intrigued to find out their babies gender. There are numerous ‘ old wives tales’ to try and guess, some of which include: Baking Soda Test You need to do pee into a cup and add two...
Baby’s Development in the Third Trimester
Written by Bea Anderson – Sonographer Week 28: Baby’s eyes partially open Twenty-eight weeks into your pregnancy, your baby’s eyelids can partially open, and eyelashes have formed. The central nervous system can direct rhythmic breathing...
Stoptober – smoking cessation in pregnancy.
The majority of people are aware that smoking in pregnancy is harmful to both mum and baby, but as nicotine is addictive, stopping smoking is far easier said than done! Each cigarette contains over 4000 chemicals, and it is these that can harm your unborn baby....
The Second Trimester
Written by Beata Anderson, Advanced Practitioner Sonographer The second trimester of your pregnancy is from week 13 to week 28 – roughly months four, five and six. As well as feeling and looking more pregnant during these weeks, you may also have more...