When going for an early pregnancy scan or a viability scan the Sonographers will want to see a few important landmarks. In the early weeks they would want to see an intrauterine pregnancy (in the womb), a yolk sac and...
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Early Pregnancy Scans – Are they a bit of fun or a serious examination?
Early pregnancy can be a daunting yet exciting time for mother’s to be. As mother myself, I can say that I always felt a feeling of disbelief that I was actually pregnant. That stripe on the pregnancy test just didn’t...
When is the best time for a 3D or 4D scan?
When is the best time for a 3D or 4D scan?
What you see at a 3D or 4D ultrasound is dependent on a couple of things. Firstly, the gestational age of your baby. If your baby is 16 weeks you may see your baby's whole body. At this stage they are quite little and the facial features aren't very distinguishable due to there being very little fat under the skin and...
COVID-19 Virus Infection and Pregnancy
Coronavirus infection and pregnancy Information for pregnant women and their families from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Updated 18 March 2020 Q1. What effect does coronavirus have on pregnant women? Generally, pregnant women do not appear to be...