December 2019 - The Ultrasound Suite

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing – Panorama

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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?

Panorama is a market leading non-invasive form of prenatal screening to test for your baby’s risks of genetic disorders. Blood is drawn from the mother’s arm is used to analyse the baby’s DNA from […]

Pregnancy Nutrition

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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 you and your baby are kept healthy. You can read more about exercise and pregnancy here in one of our other blogs.

 

Our diet plays an important role in our day to day life, and it plays an even more important role during your […]