Do I Need To Drink Water Before My Ultrasound?

You’ve heard the rumours but you’re still not sure – should you have a full or empty bladder before an ultrasound scan? Before we get into that, it might be a helpful to understand the difference between the 2 main types of ultrasound you may need: trans-vaginal and trans-abdominal. Trans-vaginal scans are an internal examination […]

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 […]

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 […]