NHS and Private Scans
Written by Beata Anderson, Sonographer NHS scans What pregnancy scans are offered on the NHS? All pregnant women in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should be offered at least two ultrasound scans on the NHS as part of their antenatal appointments...
When will you feel your baby move?
You should start to feel your baby move between around 16 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. If this is your first baby, you might not feel movements until after 20 weeks. If you have not felt your baby move by 24 weeks, tell your midwife. They’ll check your baby’s...
Pain Relief in Labour
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...
4d and Growth Scans – What to expect at your appointment
Written by Beata Anderson, Advanced Practitioner Sonographer If you are visiting us for a Growth Scan with 4D, you may have one or more of the common questions we are asked. Here we provide the answers, preparing you in advance about what to expect from your booking....