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Your Safety, Our Priority: Why You Can Trust Somerset Early Scans

by Spoorthy Deepak | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, Early pregnancy, General, Private scans, Society of radiographers'

At Somerset Early Scans, we understand that choosing where to have your pregnancy or early baby scans is a deeply personal decision, driven by hopes, excitement, and a natural desire for peace of mind. Recently, there have been important discussions in the news,...

The Role of Ultrasound Scanning in Postmenopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

by Suvarna Mahavarkar | Dec 29, 2024 | Blog, General, Gynaecology, Screening, Transvaginal Scan

The Role of Ultrasound Scanning in Postmenopausal Women on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has revolutionized the management of menopausal symptoms, improving the quality of life for countless women. However, its use has raised...

Air travel in Pregnancy

by Joanna Clark | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog, Flying in pregnancy, General

Is it safe to fly in pregnancy? This is a common question we are asked as health care professionals. As we enter the summer period, you may have planned a trip abroad for a holiday or to visit family. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)...

Pain Relief In Labour

by Joanna Clark | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog, General, Hospital, Middle and late pregnancy

Thinking ahead about your labour and being mentally prepared can help you feel more in control and less worried about the delivery. Antenatal classes are helpful for this and there are many different ones to choose from, from NCT to hypnobirthing. Reading pregnancy...

What does my ultrasound report mean?

by Joanna Clark | Jan 25, 2024 | Blog, General, Ultrasound findings

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...

What does a pregnancy of uncertain viability mean?

by Angela Nicholson | Nov 30, 2023 | Anxiety, Blog, Early pregnancy, Evidence based, Fetal growth, General, Pregnancy loss, Private scans, Transvaginal Scan, Ultrasound findings, Ultrasound safety

The results of an ultrasound scan are separated into several categories, such as a viable intrauterine pregnancy, a pregnancy of uncertain viability or a delayed miscarriage. There are other categories that won’t be discussed in this blog. A scan result of...

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