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Understanding the Role of Liver Stiffness When the liver, a vital organ for metabolism and detoxification, is repeatedly exposed to disease or injury, its tissues can begin to harden. This phenomenon, called liver stiffness, occurs when healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue, a process known as fibrosis. Over time, this scarring reduces the liver’s … Continue reading “Liver Stiffness: What It Means for Your Health”

In 2011 at Ultrasound Ireland, we thought it would be fun to create a few YouTube videos about ultrasound, pregnancy scans and medical scans. It’s funny to think our little YouTube Channel has grown into well over 100,000 subscribers and nearly 100 million views! 🤯 Our journey began with the goal of making ultrasound and … Continue reading “Celebrating a Milestone: Ultrasound Ireland gets the YouTube Silver Play Button!”

As an expectant parent, one of the most exciting milestones is getting that first detailed look at your growing baby during the anomaly pregnancy scan around 20 weeks. This comprehensive ultrasound allows your sonographer to thoroughly examine the baby’s development and ensure everything is progressing smoothly. In this video above, we go behind the scenes … Continue reading “What is the 20-Week Detailed Anatomy Pregnancy Scan?”

When we perform an early pregnancy ultrasound we always measure the embryonic heart rate. The heart rate offers additional important information on the health and future success of the pregnancy. We have mentioned that sometimes the age of the pregnancy does not match your last menstrual period so we use the crown rump length to … Continue reading “Is the heart rate of your embryo important on an early obstetric ultrasound?”

You have just attended our centre for an early pregnancy scan and your due date doesn’t match your last menstrual period (the LMP) and you are very certain of your dates. Your due date is important for many reasons. It will allow you to plan ahead for your baby’s arrival and it also helps your … Continue reading “What can cause my due date to be wrong?”

  A) Certain anti-aging creams and cosmetics.  B) Hemorrhoid creams. C) All products containing blue or red dyes. D) All products containing a sun block.  The correct answer is: A) Most products you use on your skin are safe however there are some known to cause birth defects and should be used with caution:  – … Continue reading “What skin products should I avoid during pregnancy?”

Do you know the correct answer? A) Blood, breast, and baby fat are heavy baggage. B) Pregnancy slows your metabolism which makes you gain weight? C) The placenta weighs 14 pounds. D) You are eating too many Twinkies. The correct answer is A) You will gain weight as your pregnancy progresses. You will gain approximately … Continue reading “My doctor says my baby weighs only 1 pound so why have I gained 15?”

This is False:  Feta cheese is one cheese that should be avoided during pregnancy. The reason for this is because it may be contaminated with listeria which is a bacteria that can be dangerous to unborn babies and harmful to adults making them sick causing flu like symptoms, nausea, headaches and vomiting. Other unpasteurized cheeses … Continue reading “True or False? Feta cheese is safe to eat during pregnancy.”

What’s wrong with eating a lot of sweets during pregnancy?  Well… A) Too much sugar can cause cavities, which you’re more prone to get during pregnancy. B) Too much sugar can cause excess weight gain — for both you and your baby and may cause gestational diabetes. C) Too much sugar can make you less … Continue reading “What’s wrong with eating a lot of sweets during pregnancy?”

This is True: Studies suggest that taste buds develop around 9 weeks after conception although it is not until approximately 28 weeks that your baby can taste what you’re eating. At this stage, your baby is swallowing amniotic fluid and can taste flavours from your meals, especially if you are consuming curry powder or garlic … Continue reading “True or False? Unborn babies can taste the foods their mothers eat.”