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Breech births
A breech baby is a baby who sits upright in your womb rather than headfirst. About one baby in four is breech at 28 weeks, but most turn around at 36 weeks. Often babies who come early are breech beca . . .
Hospital birth
Hospitals are trying increasingly harder to meet all of your labour needs and comforts.
Trying after a miscarriage
After experiencing a miscarriage, it is only natural to want to conceive again. However, it is important to make sure that you are physically and emotionally ready to become pregnant.
Amniocentisis
One
of the most well-known prenatal tests, amniocentisis is used to establish if a
baby is affected by chromosomal disorders such as Down syndrome. It can also pick up
musculoskeletal disorders suc . . .
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
This
is a diagnostic test that’s widely available if your first trimester screening
indicates your baby may have a chromosomal disorder such as Down syndrome. It may also be offered to
women who ar . . .
Nuchal translucency scan
This blood test combined with an ultrasound scan can be used to determine what the risk of your baby having Down's Sydrome is.
Second trimester scan
An anomaly scan is used around the 20 week mark to make sure that your baby is developing properly.
When can an ultrasound scan detect
As early as your 12 weeks scan will reveal whether or not you are carrying twins or multiples.
Can the ultrasound detect which sex my
At the 18-20 week mark the sex of your baby can be revealed by an ultrasound.
Ultrasound scans
Seeing your baby for the first time through an ultrasound can be extremely exciting, even if you can't quite make out how the blob on the screen is really your beautiful baby.