Ultrasound is commonly used in pregnancy, with recommended scans at 12 weeks (nuchal translucency, although the option of a non-invasive prenatal testing can be an alternative) and 20weeks (morphology), dating
Perinatal mental health (PMH) has a physical and lasting effects on women, their babies and those around them. The interplay of factors related to PMH and impacts are explored throughout
For many women, your first birth is your most difficult. It is the most fearful, the most full of unknown, a huge learning experience, For many women, the first labour
5 tips for navigating the maternity system today! 5 tips for Navigating the Hospital System Between my two babies, which were very close together in age, I decided to do
Are you a touchy feely person? Or the opposite? Does hugging, stroking and snuggling relax you or create anxiety? How do you feel about the idea of touch in labour? Touch can
Decoding the Medical Lingo in Pregnancy There are so many words used in the medical field that it is no wonder you feel bamboozled when confronted with it and the
What no one tells you about pregnancy. When I became pregnant, I thought I knew it all! I had a full 3 years of university training in Midwifery behind me,
You started your labour on Sunday evening. Ringing me on Monday morning to let me know that things had started. I touched base throughout the day, however everything settled and
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