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6 Week ultrasound.
Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to the world of pregnancy ultrasounds. From now until about half way through your pregnancy you are likely to have at least two ultrasounds. These will help you and your maternity care provider know more...
7 Week ultrasound.
At around seven weeks of pregnancy, it’s reasonably common for women to have their first ultrasound. This can be for many reasons but the most common is to confirm pregnancy and to check that the embryo is viable and “everything’s...
8 Week ultrasound.
Your eight week ultrasound can be an exciting and apprehensive moment. If this is your first ultrasound you will be understandably anxious. Getting a glimpse of your baby for the first time is big. It’s important to remember that you have...
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9 Week ultrasound.
Every pregnant woman is offered ultrasound scans during pregnancy. However, the number and timeline will be different for each woman. Your ultrasound schedule will depend on a few key factors, including: The progression and health of your...
8 Week ultrasound.
Your eight week ultrasound can be an exciting and apprehensive moment. If this is your first ultrasound you will be understandably anxious. Getting a glimpse of your baby for the first time is big. It’s important to remember that you have...
Dysgeusia and metallic taste in mouth during pregnancy.
One of the more unusual symptoms of pregnancy can be a strange metallic taste in the mouth. When this first appears it can be an almost vague, unpleasant taste which is difficult to describe. But it is very real and is so common that it actually has...
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A handy guide on the braxton hicks contractions.
It’s safe to assume that everyone has watched that one episode of Friends where Rachel is pregnant and experiences something painful, gets alarmed and rushes to the hospital. The doctor there informs her that what she was going...
Three stages of labour.
Labour is usually divided into three stages. The first stage is the longest for almost everyone, but its length is very variable. Anything between one hour and 20 hours is normal. Labour begins as a response to hormonal triggers coming from...
Tips for new parents.
As first time parents, you’ll quickly discover that the moment news of your pregnancy reaches everyone, or that baby bump becomes obvious, everyone will want to share everything they know about parenting with you. Don’t worry;...
33 Week pregnant - What to expect?
You've almost made it! Just a few more weeks and you will be rocking your little one to sleep. When you can… just sit, breathe and relax. If your baby were born now, it is likely to need some support to help it breathe, but perhaps...
Confirming you are pregnant.
Am I pregnant? Confirming you are pregnant Well, you’ve waited and waited, your body feels like it’s changing already (or perhaps it doesn’t) and you are dying to find out whether that sneaking suspicion is actually correct. So you...
25 Week pregnant - What to expect ?
At this stage, your tummy looks round and you surely look beautifully pregnant. For all you who are going to be mothers for the first time, planning things for your new baby can be a truly overwhelming experience. Relax and enjoy the...