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Birth stories: International arrivals!
By Becky Seery on 14/01/2008 in Labour & birth
Ever wondered how maternity services in other countries compare with what happens in the UK? Siân tells us her experience in the first part of our birth story trilogy.
to having an ultrasound scan and an internal examination on each monthly visit to her! I was recommended a hospital by a couple of other expat mums, and had a tour when I was around eight months pregnant. I was really impressed: the facilities seemed
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Birth stories: International arrivals!
By Becky Seery on 17/01/2008 in Labour & birth
Ever wondered how maternity services in other countries compare with what happens in the UK? Sharon tells us her experience in part two of our latest birth story trilogy...
out I was pregnant with Quinn we already knew we had a great doctor and hospital assigned to us. Because I’d been seeing a fertility specialist I had an ultrasound as soon as I found out I was pregnant, at around six weeks. This was to ensure the baby
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Will my baby be low-birthweight?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/03/2008 in Labour & birth
Having a baby who is under 5lb 8oz at birth can signal long term health problems, but is there anything you can do to reduce the risk of a low birthweight?
midwife team and/or obstetrician.If your GP, midwife team and obstetrician know there is an increased risk of you having a low-birthweight baby, you will probably be called for extra ultrasound scans.
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Dads-to-be and pregnancy – how to involve your partner
By Kyrsty Hazell on 11/04/2011 in Pregnancy for dads-to-be
How to help dads-to-be take an active role in your pregnancy
at the 12 to 14 week mark and the 18 to 20-week mark together. The ultrasounds will help you both visualise your unborn baby and start the bonding process,” says midwife Mary.“Going to antenatal classes together is a great place where you can both
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Thrombosis (blood cots) and DVT in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 in Pregnancy health & safety
The risk of getting a blood clot in a vein (thrombosis) increases with pregnancy so make sure you know the symptoms and how to get help
usual. It’s worth speaking to your doctor or midwife if you’re worried as he or she can schedule you in for an ultrasound.What are the effects of DVT?The clots associated with DVT can block blood flow and be painful. If you have any symptoms at any time
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Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios)
By Anna Lewis on 17/02/2012 in Pregnancy illness & complications
All the facts on low amniotic fluid – from what causes it to how it will affect your baby
with a tape measure. If she is still concerned, she will send you for an ultrasound scan. There are established normal levels of fluid for each week of pregnancy, so your levels will be compared with these.How low amniotic fluid affects your baby
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Placental Abruption
By Anna Lewis on 22/02/2012 in Pregnancy illness & complications
Everything you need to know about one of the most common causes of miscarriage
and/or back pain and a tender feeling in your uterus.If you have any of these symptoms you should call your doctor or midwife right away and head straight to the hospital. Your baby’s heart rate will be monitored and you’ll probably have an ultrasound
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What should I expect at my first scan?
By Sophie Westnedge on 01/09/2011 in Scans, tests and classes
Find out what you’ll learn from your first pregnancy scan and how to get the most from it
period or if your menstrual cycle is long, short or irregular. Your due date is likely to be adjusted according to the ultrasound measurements.The scan checks whether you're carrying more than one baby.The scan detects some abnormalities, particularly
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Fetal development of twins: Second trimester
By ThinkBaby on 21/09/2008 in Twins & more
This is the trimester when you'll feel and see movement from your twins and you'll probably be reaching for the maternity clothes sooner than you think
pooh, begins to collect in the colons. As you approach the half-way point of pregnancy, week 20, your babies will have developed all of their sex organs and their gender is often detectable by ultra-sound: If you don't want to know the gender
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Understanding Ectopic pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 11/09/2009 in Pregnancy illness & complications
What is an ectopic pregnancy, how is it treated and how will it affect my future fertility?
CG may indicate an ectopic pregnancy. If the woman is pregnant then an ultrasound (usually through a vaginal probe) is done to look for a pregnancy in the uterus first, and if that's not found then outside the uterus. If a pregnancy cannot be found
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