When winter comes along it can get very cold. So it is very important with your baby that you regulate their temperature well. Here below are some ways in which you can make sure that your baby doesn’t get cold this winter. Thermal Socks These are a must for babies in the winter. Babies have poor circulation at first, which … Read More
NIPT – What is it and do you need it?
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
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.
A Guide To Your NHS Antenatal Appointments
You’ll have a number of antenatal appointments during your pregnancy, and you’ll see a midwife or sometimes an obstetrician (doctor specialising in pregnancy). Here we have created a guide on the standard Antenatal appointments in the UK, please note that some pregnancies require extra Antenatal appointments. If you’re pregnant with your first baby, you’ll have more appointments than those already … Read More
Sickness & Nausea In Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, often known as morning sickness, is very common in early pregnancy. A common misconception is sickness only affects you in the morning, whereas, it can affect you at any time of the day or night or, in some cases, you may feel sick all day long. Here we have put together some tips and tricks to … Read More