Our Private Growth Scans Explained

What to Expect at your Growth Scan Appointment Are you visiting our clinic for a Growth scan? Here we answer common questions that we’re asked, so you can be well informed about what to expect at your appointment. When can I visit for a Growth scan? We offer our Growth pregnancy scans from 26 weeks right up to birth! Please … Read More

Our Well-being & Gender Scan Explained

well-being and gender scan

What to Expect at your Well-being & Gender Scan Appointment…Are you joining us for a gender scan + well-being or have an upcoming appointment? Wondering what to expect? Well don’t worry…here we’ll answer all your gender scan queries! Can I Have a Gender Scan Before 16 Weeks? We are incredibly proud to offer a 99.9% accuracy rate from 16 weeks, … Read More

Our Guide to a Vegetarian or Vegan Pregnancy

When it comes to pregnancy, it’s key to eat the right things to ensure you and baby are happy and healthy. Pregnancy diets on the web have animal products as a staple part of the diet, but what if you’re vegetarian or vegan? We’ve put together a short guide to help you make the right vegetarian or vegan diet decisions. … Read More

Your Guide to NHS Pregnancy Ultrasound Scans

your guide to nhs scans

You will be offered NHS pregnancy ultrasound scans during early pregnancy between 8 to 14 weeks. However, you’ll only be offered additional scans if you’re experiencing problems, such as pain or vaginal bleeding. The second scan will also check baby’s development and is performed between 18 and 21 weeks. The scan may also show if you are expecting a baby girl … Read More

Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Morning sickness affects 70-80% of pregnant women at some point.  Morning sickness is a name for nausea caused by the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and it can also be known as nausea gravidarum, nausea/vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), emesis gravidarum, and pregnancy sickness. Nausea usually starts around 6 weeks of pregnancy (around two weeks after you miss … Read More