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Zita West antenatal classes
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/05/2008 01:05:22
New one-day courses for parents-to-be, Super Sundays are perfect for busy parents who can't make endless NHS classes
It is really useful to attend antenatal classes a couple of months before your baby is due. It helps you and your partner focus on what is ahead, even if it can’t fully prepare you for the reality of new parenthood!However, as parents-to-be find
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Pregnancy Scans and Tests Timeline
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2009 02:53:12
Your at-a-glance guide to what antenatal scans you need and when they will be done
areas of the country, this appointment might not happen until around 14-15 weeks.Week 10-16 Dating ultrasound scan – offered to you on the NHS, this is the first time you’ll see your developing baby!Week 11-14 Nuchal translucency test – offered
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Antenatal - classes why you should go, & where
By ThinkBaby on 07/01/2007 01:19:19
Build your confidence, prepare for labour, get your partner actively involved and maybe even make new friends in the process
in advance.The main providers of antenatal classes are the National Health Service (NHS) and the National Childbirth Trust (NCT), which is the UK’s biggest network of private antenatal classes. The NHS antenatal classes are free and you should be able to find
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Know-how: Nuchal Fold Scan
By Louise Rogers on 23/09/2009 01:19:19
What is a nuchal fold scan and should you have one during your pregnancy?
decide on a termination, this procedure is much more straightforward at this stage of pregnancy.The nuchal scan is only offered on the NHS to 7 per cent of women, whether you are one of the lucky ones is a bit of a postcode lottery. It’s certainly worth
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Tests for Down's syndrome
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/02/2007 01:28:27
One of the optional tests during pregnancy looks for the risk of your child having Down's syndrome. What are the tests, and what are the implications of opting to have them?
Between ten and 20 weeks, a pregnant woman is offered a series of tests to see how she and her baby are doing.As well as the earliest ultrasound scan of the baby (usually done at around 11 weeks but sometimes earlier or later), which is aimed
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Who's who of pregnancy care
By Maria Muennich on 20/03/2006 12:50:21
Doctors to doulas, which health professionals will be responsible for your care and what your other options are
lined pee sticks to convince yourself that you are actually pregnant, your first port of call to set up your chain of antenatal care is your GP (General Practitioner), or family doctor. At your first visit your GP may want to do a test to confirm your
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Complete guide to antenatal scans
By Maria Muennich on 28/12/2008 01:54:42
What is an ultrasound scan and what scans can you expect to have during pregnancy?
, and so trace the outlines of your uterus, embryo/fetus and surrounding organs. Scans available on the NHS are usually two- or three-dimensional, with three-dimensional scans giving a clearer picture of how your baby is developing. Four-dimensional scans
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What is amniocentesis?
By ThinkBaby on 23/03/2006 11:27:08
When is an amniocentesis offered, what is involved and what are the risks
An amniocentesis is an optional prenatal test to check on the health and development of your baby, particularly to detect chromosomal and genetic abnormalities such as Downs Syndrome and spina bifida. Usually performed between fifteen and twenty
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