All You Need to Know About Morning Sickness
Do you know 50% of women face morning sickness in their first trimester or initial 12-14 weeks of pregnancy? So, you are not alone if you are also feeling this way in the early days of your pregnancy. Morning sickness, commonly known as ‘nausea’ or in severe cases ‘hyperemesis gravidarum’, is one of the first […]
Celebrating 10 Years in Business
This January are celebrating 10 years in business as Ireland’s leading private ultrasound clinic. Since Deborah Sudding started the clinic in 2010 we’ve grown quite a lot. We now have a team of sonographers working in 3 clinics across Dublin and Wicklow. How it all Started Deborah Sudding, originally from Cape Town, South Africa […]
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 trisomy 21, 97% of fetuses […]
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 down syndrome. What is Panorama? […]
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 as possible, and that both […]
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 your pregnancy will also help […]
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 which the pregnancy can become […]
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 12 weeks but there are […]
Can Ultrasound Detect Down Syndrome?
What are the various ways to screen for Down Syndrome during pregnancy? In this blog, we will explain the different blood tests and ultrasounds available.
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. Ultrasound is also used to […]