for itself.Why might I have a D&C?If you have an ultrasound that shows there are tissues remaining from our pregnancy, you will be recommended a D&C. This can be after birth or after a miscarriage. • An incomplete miscarriage happens when you suffer a

are clinically examined for DDH within 72 hours of birth. Those newborns thought to be at risk of DDH will then have an ultrasound scan with a follow-up six to eight weeks later.However, it’s at this point, when care is transferred from the hospital to GPs

, found that babies feed from the breast in a different way to what was previously thought. Using ultrasound technology, Donna realised that a baby uses a combo of up and down tongue movements to control the flow of breast milk, and that it’s actually a

for apples and Marmite during his wife’s pregnancy.“Many men attend the 12 to 14 week ultrasound scan where their bond with the baby is first formed and they are more likely to go to antenatal classes. Involving men in this way helps build a stronger

bathroom, using her mum’s make-up mirror, she “went into autopilot” to deliver baby Esmay then and there.“My husband came up to find me and I was clearing up towels and making cups of tea,” Claire added.Read more...Amazing ultrasound photos of the moment

, very lucky. :-)It's nice to be able to share the pics too like you have done with your scan. I hope the ultrasound gallery grows really big so that future mums will eventually be able to see what a scan would look like at every week of pregnancy - now

Nowadays, efficient courses of ultrasound scans through your pregnancy, as well as urine tests and antenatal check-ups where the GP or midwife will listen for a heartbeat, mean that your baby is probably being monitored enough for you not to have

still not be a problem, but discuss the regularity of X-rays with your GP and the consultant dealing with you at the hospital.In some cases, an ultrasound scan – just like your antenatal scans – can be done instead.What if you had an X-ray before you

regular ultrasound scans and your midwife team and obstetrician can discuss with you what options there may be for a safe full-term pregnancy and delivery.The placenta is 'born' around 20 minutes after the baby itself. Feel free to ask to look

fertility treatment.He feels informing couples, close monitoring of patients and a simple ultrasound to identify those most likely to have a multiple conception (and then postponing sex) could all help.