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Blog post by Sophia McCarthy

Congratulations, you’re almost halfway through your pregnancy! By now, your doctor may have recommended a Detailed Anomaly Scan. While the name may seem daunting, this is probably the most important scan during pregnancy and is an entirely routine part of the process.

WHAT IS A DETAILED ANOMALY SCAN?

A Detailed Anomaly Scan is a detailed examination of your baby to make sure everything is developing as it should be, while also checking for birth defects like spina bifida and heart problems. The scan can also detect subtle markers that […]

Blog post by Sophia McCarthy

Did you know that the uterus can come in lots of different shapes and sizes? If an ultrasound reveals that your uterus is what we call an “abnormal shape”, it’s totally natural to feel a bit panicked. This certainly isn’t helped by the fact that even one innocent internet search for more details can produce an onslaught of alarmist headlines; unnecessarily scaring expectant mothers or those trying to conceive. We therefore felt it was important to clearly and calmly provide you with the facts surrounding these different shapes, as well as […]

Blog post by Sophia McCarthy

One of our most popular scans is the Gender Determination Scan, a full foetal wellbeing check that also determines the sex of the baby. This is a very exciting moment for first time parents—or those who may have eager siblings waiting at home for a gender reveal—so it’s incredibly important to accurately plan the date of your gender scan so you are not left disappointed on the day. 

So why are dates so important for this scan? We have been performing gender scans for many years here at The Ultrasound […]

By Rebecca Falnes.

It is very common to wonder when you’ll finally get to feel your baby’s little movements and kicks during pregnancy. It’s not a straightforward answer and there are a few variables to take into consideration. The biggest factor is the location of your placenta. Where the placenta attaches is completely random (and also has no bearing on whether your child is a boy or girl, contrary to what some websites out there may have you believe – you’ve got a 50/50 shot). It also doesn’t change position during the pregnancy […]