Pregnancy Blog

What is a 4D Scan & And When Is It Performed?

By Bumps | Published October 5th, 2012

We get asked this question many times so we’ve prepared special page that explains what 4D scan is. A 4D baby scan is a special type of scan increasingly performed to assess various aspects of the baby in the womb. Initially, about 10 years ago, 3D scanning emerged onto the market with bang, enabling mothers…

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4D Pregnancy Scans Oxford

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Well worth the money. Whichever package you do choose. Very polite sonographer and receptionist. You are given the opportunity to choose your photo’s and you are not rushed. Very pleasant experience!! I will definatley come back in other pregnancies!!

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H1N1 Influenza Virus Vaccination in Pregnancy – Safe

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published November 28th, 2012

H1N1 influenza virus vaccination programs for pregnant women may have been controversial – but recent results are very reassuring. The recent H1N1 Influenza pandemic across many parts of the World raised a great deal of concern particularly amongst the pregnant population. Pregnant women form one of the most at risk groups in H1N1 influenza, showing…

Preterm Labour Prevention: Progesterone And Cervical Stitch Equally Effective

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published November 20th, 2012

Prematurity remains an important clinical challenge across the globe. Preterm labour prevention continues to exercise the minds of clinicians and researchers. Miscarriage in the second trimester is known to be preceded by changes on the cervix which can be identified by a vaginal ultrasound scan. Pregnant women at risk of preterm labour due to a…

Drinking Alcohol in Pregnancy Is Harmful To The Baby

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published November 15th, 2012

The latest report from Oxford research group confirms what has been a matter of intense debate that alcohol in pregnancy could be very harmful to the baby’s development. There have been many studies before with similar conclusions, but these have been countered by the others that small amounts of alcohol in pregnancy is safe. Even…

Want a Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain?

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published November 14th, 2012

…Then adopt a daily walking routine during your pregnancy Some of the pointers to potential pregnancy problems include excessive pregnancy weight gain. This is why health care professionals, midwives and obstetricians, watch weight gain during pregnancy keenly. A woman who starts her pregnancy on the overweight or obese side, is likely to gain more during…

3d Ultrasound For Premature Labour

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published November 11th, 2012

3d Ultrasound scanning is finding more clinical applications in pregnancy. A recent study from USA sought to assess how 2d ultrasound compared to 3D ultrasound in the assessment of preterm birth based on the volume estimation of the baby’s adrenal gland. The problem of preterm labour is a major clinical issue across the globe, because…

Pregnancy Ultrasound for Weight Estimation: Questions Remain

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published October 11th, 2012

Unnecessary caesarean sections due to third trimester pregnancy ultrasound Caeasarean sections has become much safer these days, and some think, it is one reason that the rate of caesarean sections have gone up in all developed countries. Maternal and fetal wellbeing, it is thought, would improve if enough cesareans were performed at the right time,…

Modern 4d Scans Help Mothers Enjoy the Pregnancy

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published October 9th, 2012

  A lot more mothers are opting to have 4d scans to see their baby in the womb…and get other benefits The Pregnancy scan clinic, Bumps Care, has released the latest document, publicised here, as part of their new maternity blog; which is designed to assist pregnant women comprehend the features and benefits of 4d…

Vaginal Scan and beta Hcg – Combined Use

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published July 17th, 2012

Vaginal Scan and beta Hcg – For Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis The usefulness of a vaginal scan and beta hcg – for ectopic pregnancy depends on the high index of suspicion in the emergecy room in A&E. Ectopic pregnancy remains one of the most feared early pregnancy complications in the world. Ectopic pregnancy is very common,…

Nuchal Test for Down’s Screening In Twin Pregnancy

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published July 13th, 2012

Nuchal test for Down’s screening in twin pregnancy is now becoming a reality The Nuchal Test combining the mother’s blood test and the baby’s ultrasound scan of the back of the neck, has revolutionised the screening for Down’s syndrome in single pregnancies. Screening for Down’s syndrome for twin pregnancies has been unproven and in fact…

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