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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing – Harmony

A Harmony test is a non-invasive form of prenatal testing that analyses cell free fetal DNA in maternal blood to establish the risk levels of a baby being born with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) or trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome). The test identifies 99% of fetuses with

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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing – Panorama

What is Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing? Non-Invasive prenatal testing is an alternative to the traditional methods (amniocentesis and chorionic villis sampling) of prenatal screening. It is carried out through a simple blood test from the mother. It analyses fetal DNA in the mother’s blood stream for any abnormalities, genetic disorders and

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Pregnancy Nutrition

During your pregnancy it is important to look after yourself and take care of your body, as you are not only supporting yourself but another little person growing inside you. Having a balanced diet and a healthy exercise routine is the perfect way to ensure your pregnancy progresses as smoothly

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Exercise During Pregnancy

Whilst it’s important to stay healthy and fit throughout your life, it becomes even more important during your pregnancy to help your body adapt to the changes it will undergo. Your body will change in terms of shape and size throughout the 9 months of your pregnancy. Staying fit throughout

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What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancies account for 1 in 80 pregnancies. It occurs when a woman’s ovum, that has been fertilised, gets stuck somewhere else instead of moving down her fallopian tube to develop in the womb. Often the blockage occurs in the fallopian tube but there are also many other areas in

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When Should I Book My First Ultrasound?

Your first pregnancy is an exciting time and getting to see your baby at your first scan is equally as exciting. When you find out that you are pregnant you may be wondering when the best time is to get an ultrasound scan. Many people wait until they are around

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Can Ultrasound pick up Down’s Syndrome?

One of the biggest concerns for expecting mothers is around the health of their baby. Fortunately there are a number of different scans and tests available to help predict the overall wellness of their baby. This is so they can prepare themselves for when the baby is born and if

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Can Ultrasound Harm My Baby?

A common question we get asked from concerned mothers is always around the subject of ultrasound potentially harming their baby. It’s a perfectly normal concern to have and something every mother does wonder. Ultrasounds are the most common way for viewing your baby and determining the wellness of your fetus.

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How Early Can I Find Out my Baby’s Gender?

One of the most popular scans we have here in The Ultrasound Suite is our gender determination scan. Some parents are curious to find out if they are having a baby boy or a baby girl. This is an exciting time for parents as they can start thinking of names,

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What are the Early Signs of Pregnancy?

The primary way of telling if you are pregnant is generally missing a period or two, however this doesn’t necessarily mean that you are pregnant and can often be misleading.   Women can miss their period for a number of reasons. Missing periods can be due to failure of birth

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