9 Pieces of Advice in Early Pregnancy
Just found out you expecting? Here is 9 pieces of advice for early pregnancy.
Your Guide to NHS Pregnancy Ultrasound 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 […]
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 […]
Tips for Sleep Deprivation During Pregnancy | firstScan at Window to the Womb
According to a 2016 study, a huge 78% of women experience problems getting those ‘ZzZzZz’s’ during their pregnancy. Most expectant mummies know that sleep deprivation comes with the package of motherhood, but many don’t realise it can hit you during the pregnancy itself. It’s not surprising, as there is so much going on in your […]
10 Ways to Ease Morning Sickness | Window to the Womb
When you ask someone who is pregnant, what is the worst part about pregnancy the answer is usually ‘the morning sickness’. Some women are blessed and don’t suffer from morning sickness or if they do it’s only for a short period of time. But some aren’t as lucky and suffer from morning sickness for a […]
Guide to the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
These months bring lots of changes for your growing foetus and some welcome relief from early pregnancy symptoms for you. Here’s more on what to expect.
