Dr Clare Tower’s 4 things to know about due dates in pregnancy: Pregnancy is dated using an ultrasound scan done at around 11-13 weeks Studies have shown that dating using ultrasound is more accurate that period dates Dating by ultrasound scan in later pregnancy is much less accurate. The end of a pregnancy is considered […]
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Dr Clare Tower’s 6 things to know: You might need growth scans in pregnancy for lots of reasons. The most common reason is if you are at higher risk of having a baby who grows less than expected. Other reasons include if you had a previous small baby, if you have fibroids or if you
I have been told I need growth scans in pregnancy – why? Should I worry? Read More »
Dr Clare Tower explores pregnancy scans: when they happen and what they show? 5 things to know about routine scans in pregnancy: Ultrasound scans are used to screen your baby during pregnancy. If you are not at increased risk of complications, you will typically have two ultrasound scans on the NHS during pregnancy. Ultrasounds use
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Dr Clare Tower explores why blood tests are so important at your first midwifery appointment 5 things to know about blood tests in pregnancy
Why do I need to have so much blood taken at my first appointment with the midwife? Read More »