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19 Amazing Things About Being Pregnant

We’re all quick to discuss the difficult aspects of pregnancy such as the seemingly never-ending list of strange things it does to our bodies. However, it’s great to give attention to the many amazing things about being pregnant. The time when it’s a secret At the very beginning, maybe for a brief moment just after…

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7 Signs of Labour

If you’re pregnant, chances are you’re thinking a lot about labour. What will labour feel like? What kind of delivery will I have? How will I know when I’m in labour? It’s good to know all of the possible signs of labour you may experience so you can save yourself some stressful guesswork. Remember, every…

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What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

Packing your hospital bag can be an exciting way to prepare for the arrival of your baby. It also gives you a feeling of control over your labour and delivery. Being confident that you have everything you need for labour, delivery and the first days with your baby can give you great peace of mind.…

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6 Ways to Boost Immunity While Pregnant

Pregnancy is tough enough on your body without adding illnesses into the mix. Your body is working overtime to ensure that you and the baby are as healthy as possible. During pregnancy, your immune system is tasked with protecting both you and your baby and therefore is under pressure. Thankfully, our immune systems do an…

How to Choose a Baby Name

If you’re an expectant parent you may be fretting about choosing your baby’s name. The stress is amplified by questions such as: “should I have settled on a name by now?”, “How long does it usually take to pick a baby name?” and “should I reveal my baby’s name or keep it secret?”. With over…

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Car Safety During Pregnancy

Whether you’re a driver or a passenger, many of us spend time in a vehicle during pregnancy without giving it much thought. However, road collisions are the number one cause of mother and unborn baby fatalities in the world. In the US, it’s estimated that each year 3,000 otherwise healthy pregnancies end in miscarriage due…

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How To Enjoy Christmas While Pregnant

If you’re pregnant this Christmas you may be feeling like you’re missing out on the fun stuff. Usually, Christmas might mean Prosecco, partying and present shopping until you drop. However, now that you’re pregnant, Christmas might feel full of nothing but “I can’t”, “I’m too tired” or “brb, I need to pee”. That’s why we’ve…

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Why Get An Early Pregnancy Scan?

At UltraScan, we preform our Early Pregnancy ultrasound scans from 8 weeks gestation. In this scan, we look at how many foetuses and gestational sacs are present, we also confirm your baby’s heartbeat and estimate your due date with impressive accuracy. For this reason, we often refer to these scans as “Dating Scans” as we…

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Good Sleep During Pregnancy

The Importance of Sleep You may find that you’re struggling to get good quality sleep during your pregnancy. This can be caused by a wide range of things and leave us feeling like a restful night’s sleep is a thing of fairytales. Sleep is extremely important during pregnancy as this is the time when our…