Almost as soon as you know you are pregnant your thoughts will turn to choosing baby’s place of birth. Often you are asked this as soon as you tell people you are pregnant – but do you know what the choices are? How do you know what would be best for you? The decision should take many factors into account.…
A positive pregnancy test can trigger a wide range of emotions. Even if this is a much wanted and planned pregnancy the reality can be daunting. Read on for some ideas about what to do next and how to get the care and support which is right for you…. If you are happy to be pregnant it is a wonderful…
Tests in pregnancy can cause a great deal of worry. It can be hard to find clear explanations in the very pressurised NHS. If you want time to discuss issues and ask questions a private midwife can help.
Private midwives can be valuable in many situations, providing full care or working in conjunction with NHS services or private obstetricians. Not just for those wanting a homebirth, they also offer care in complex pregnancies. One-off consultations and full care options are available.
NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) is a sophisticated screening test used to identify babies who are likely to be affected by the three most common chromosomal conditions affecting liveborn babies. These are trisomy 21 (Downs syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) and trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome). NIPT is frequently referred to as the Harmony test, but it is important to understand that…