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Scan of the Week: this sweet baby is just 11 weeks old! This video was taken during our Early Pregnancy Scan, for further information or to book an appointment, contact us today!

Many moms-to-be wonder if it’s safe to use nail polish while pregnant. The answer to that is we don’t know,.There are some precautions worth taking if you’re planning on painting your nails more than just once in a while. This is because regular exposure to the chemicals in nail polish and nail polish remover can … Continue reading “Is It Safe to Use Nail Polish While Pregnant?”

Scan of the Week: this video clip of a beautiful baby was taken at 22 weeks during our Detailed Anomaly Scan also known as the “20 Week Scan”. This is a very comprehensive exam where we look at your baby’s internal organs, heart, chest, stomach, bladder, legs, arms, spine, bones and much more. For further … Continue reading “Scan of the Week: 20 Week Baby Scan With Heartbeating”

One of the first signs of pregnancy is bloating which makes you think you may be further along than you really are. Not to worry, bloating in pregnancy even as early as your missed period is normal. You are not alone if you go to bed with a flat tummy only to wake up looking … Continue reading “Pregnancy and Bloating?!”

Scan of the Week: this adorable baby at 20 weeks during one of our Well Baby Scans, typically performed between 20-40 weeks. For further information visit https://ultrasound.ie/pregnancy-scans-dublin/well-baby-scan/

The Pros and Cons of an Epidural Epidurals are a popular form of pain relief used during labor. Whether you are looking forward to an unmedicated birth or determined to remain as comfortable as possible, here are the things you need to know: An epidural is a regional anesthesia, which is designed to provide pain … Continue reading “The Pros and Cons of an Epidural”

What is folic acid?  Folic acid or folate is one of the B vitamins. Manufactured Folic acid is converted into folate by the body and is used as a dietary supplement. Who needs folic acid? Folic acid is needed for all women during early pregnancy and those who want to conceive, but because pregnancy often … Continue reading “What is folic acid & why do we need it?”

A soft tissue ultrasound is done to examine the soft tissues surrounding lumps and bumps and other swellings on the body. Ultrasound can determine whether the lumps are cystic (fluid-filled) or solid. Who is suitable for a soft tissue ultrasound scan? This procedure may be requested for those who have: -Lumps -Enlarged lymph nodes -Infections … Continue reading “What is a soft tissue ultrasound scan?”

No matter if you have 5 or 6 toes, we love each and every one of them.We recently did a Detailed Anomaly Scan// 20-week scan where we discovered 6 toes. The Anomaly Scan essentially examines the baby’s anatomy in a detailed manner and is carried out between 20 and 24 gestational weeks.