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Why should I take folic acid?

by Angela Nicholson | Jan 24, 2023 | Blog, Early pregnancy, General, Pre-pregnancy health

What is folic acid? Folic acid is a man-made supplement. You are advised to take it 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...

Initial investigations into your fertility

by Angela Nicholson | Nov 23, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog, Fertility, General, Gynaecology, Lifestyle in pregnancy, Pre-pregnancy health

Introduction The average time for a couple to conceive is 12 months, but this fact is not helpful if you have quietly been trying for longer than this. Anxiety about what might be wrong can make matters worse. One of the hardest things to do might be explaining to...

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month

by Angela Nicholson | Sep 13, 2022 | Blog, Colposcopy, General, Gynaecology, Humanpapillomavirus ( HPV), Immunity, Pre-pregnancy health, Transvaginal Scan

September is gynaecological cancer awareness month. It is an excellent opportunity to remind ourselves of the types, possible causes, signs and symptoms. Raising awareness may help to identify and treat these cancers early. Types of gynaecological cancer There are 5...

Fertility options for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples

by Angela Nicholson | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog, Fertility, General, Pre-pregnancy health

LGBTQ+ couples and transgender people can face very different challenges when looking to have a family. There are various routes to becoming a parent. This blog will explore some options available. Information for transgender individuals seeking fertility treatment....

Cervical screening

by alex | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, Colposcopy, Early pregnancy, Fertility, General, Gynaecology, Humanpapillomavirus ( HPV), Pre-pregnancy health

Cervical screening (smear test) is a screening test that is free and available on the NHS as part of the National Cervical Screening Programme. Women are automatically invited by letter, between the ages of 25 – 64 and if registered as a female with a GP surgery....

Covid-19 in pregnancy

by alex | Jan 27, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog, Covid19, Early pregnancy, General, Lifestyle in pregnancy, Middle and late pregnancy, Pre-pregnancy health

Written by Dr Sarah Merritt – Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Covid-19 infection in pregnancy is still a major risk for women and their babies especially if women are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated. Having both vaccinations and the booster at any...

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