Baby Loss Awareness Week 9th-15th October
A week in October each year is dedicated to remembering and raising awareness of baby loss, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or a termination for medical reasons. The event provides a safe space to remember babies who have died during...
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...
Life as a Somerset Early Scans Sonographer
How long have you been a sonographer? I have been a sonographer for approximately 13 years now (both within the NHS and privately) but have only recently started with Somerset Early Scans (SES). Although I enjoy working for the NHS, working for SES is a totally...
Top tips to help manage SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction).
Following Debbie’s previous blog a few months ago on Pelvic Girdle Pain in pregnancy, I thought I would share with you some tips for managing this painful condition which really helped me in all my pregnancies. I too had severe SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) from...