Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is a screening test that examines small fragments of DNA which are released from the placenta. This DNA is isolated from the mother’s blood and can be tested to determine if there is a chance that your baby is affected by Down’s, Edwards’ or Patau’s Syndromes. People choose to have further tests, or they don’t, for … Read More
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Things To Know
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To date, there has been £268 million invested in breast cancer research – and there’s no stopping! Research Breast Cancer Now are currently funding over 70 projects worth just over £24 million to discover how they can prevent breast cancer, save lives, and help people to live well with and beyond the disease. Breast … Read More
Pride Month Featuring Nikki’s Parenthood Journey
Every year, during the month of June, the LGBTQ community celebrates in a number of different ways. Across the world, events are held during this special month as a way of recognising the influence LGBT people have had around the world. During LGBTQ Pride Month, we celebrate this community and the contributions of its members to local, national, and international … Read More
SANDS Awareness Month
SANDS Awareness Month is a time set aside to raise awareness and support families who have lost a baby due to stillbirth or neonatal death. The campaign’s goal is to break the silence surrounding these heart-breaking losses, increase understanding, and improve bereavement care and support services. With June being SANDS Awareness Month, this duration allows individuals and organizations to engage in … Read More
Coping With Anxiety After Loss While TTC & In Early Pregnancy
Trying to have a baby and the early days of pregnancy can be nerve wracking for most parents. If you’ve experienced a previous loss at any stage during pregnancy, trying to conceive and early pregnancy are times when you can feel even more anxious.