Early Pregnancy Scan Early Pregnancy Scanning – an opportunity for fetal screening Multiple different scans at the time of an early second trimester scan can provide reassuring information including the ability to exclude Down’s Syndrome. Planning early pregnant scans will certainly reveal some major issues, but nowhere as beneficial as the detailed scan performed at…
Early Pregnancy Scan And The Nuchal Test
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published January 31st, 2012Ultrasound Scans in Pregnancy Emergencies
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published December 10th, 2011Pregnancy Ultrasound Scans Learn How pregnancy ultrasound Scans help in the management of emergencies in pregnancy Pregnancy scans are a significant aid to early diagnosis and treatment of dangerous situations in pregnancy. Complications can be prevented if there is prompt diagnosis of possible conditions that may lead to obstetric emergencies. Fetal and maternal death can result…
4D Scan Is For Sharing
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published December 3rd, 20114d Scan 4D Scan is for sharing for the entire family No problem at all about you bringing along as many children and relatives you have to your 4D scan clinic session. All we ask is remain calm and enjoy the 4D experience. We do ask you bring your partner, your children and particularly…
Home Births Are Safe!
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published November 25th, 2011Home Birth The Birthplace Study – Homebirths Not As Safe For First Time Moms The BMJ – http://www.bmj.com/content/343/bmj.d7400. today 25/11/2011 published an important study about 64,500 expectant mothers with the intention of assessing their pregnancy outcomes as related to the place of birth. Thankfully it is very safe to deliver in any of the…
Bumps For 4D Baby Scan
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published September 20th, 2011Bumps offers 4D baby scan services to meet the different needs of individual pregnant mothers. Bumps combines cutting- edge technology with a specialized and experienced team of medical professionals from selected baby scan centers strategically placed around UK. The Hilltop Medical Center in Birmingham is Bump’s head office where 4D Baby Scan is only one…
Weight Loss Before Pregnancy is Ideal
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published July 20th, 2011I have discussed the following The CMACE/RCOG guidelines : Primary care services should ensure that all women of childbearing age have the opportunity to optimise their weight before pregnancy. Advice on weight and lifestyle should be given during family planning consultations, and weight, body mass index and waist circumference should be regularly monitored.
Obesity in Pregnancy Care – Stating the Obvious?
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published July 20th, 2011Just added my latest analysis and comment about one of the key statements in the Management of women with obesity in pregnancy. The statement is clearly, (in my opinion), logical and basic. Just wondered whether there is a place the UK or anywhere in the Western world where caring for obese women in pregnancy is…
Are you desperate to Lose Pregnancy Weight?
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 20th, 2011Are you, or do you know anyone, struggling with weight after having children? I have set up a new service for women who desire to lose pregnancy weight. I am running an online survey to understand more about what challenges you are facing when trying to lose weight. Please go here to take part and…
Obesity in Pregnancy Guidelines – how they were developed
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 20th, 2011I have just added my analysis and comment about methods used to develop CMACE & RCOG Guidelines. The value of any guidelines relies on thorough expert collection and analysis of available evidence, particularly in formulating guidance for the care of women with obesity in pregnancy, where research evidence is shaky in many areas. In areas…
Pregnancy Obesity Care Guidelines Published
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 20th, 2011At a well attended event in London, the Management of Women with Obesity in Pregnancy guidelines were published 19 March 10. This comprehensive document establishes a new milestone in the obstetric practice by providing a blueprint for coordinated care among the various specialties. It identifies gaps where good care is lacking, areas for further research…
