Congratulations! Finding out that you are pregnant is life changing. However, many people immediately start to worry. How do you know what to do when you get a positive pregnancy test? How do you know what checks and tests you need? Who can you ask? You do not need to see your GP. You do not need them to “confirm”…
For most people, having scans in pregnancy is just a routine and often exciting part of the process. For some however, a scan or other test will take you to a place you had never even considered. A baby with serious health concerns in pregnancy is a situation that most people have no reason to expect or anticipate. Such news…
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…
As an independent midwife with a special interest in screening test in pregnancy, I often am asked what a low PAPP-A result means. What causes it? Does it matter? Should I be concerned? Will my baby be OK? What is PAPP-A? PAPP-A is produced by the placenta. This means it is unique to the current pregnancy. PAPP-A stands for Pregnancy…