“It is important to understand” says Julia after her scan “These ultrasound scans aren’t standard medical scans – not equivalent to that in a medical ultrasound clinic – for example, internal scans aren’t possible, no films are provided, no medical advice is given”. Whilst being pregnant is a joy for most, for some, it can […]
Do you ever feel that now you are pregnant it seems everybody has the right to invade your privacy, give you unsolicited advice and touch you without asking? And I am not just talking about family members or friends, as obtrusive as they maybe, but people you have never even met before! Here are the […]
Pregnancy is like a rollercoaster; there are always plenty of ups and downs. Aside from the miserable side effects like morning sickness, uncomfortable sleepless nights and body pains, there just so happens to be some great things about being pregnant. Shocker, right? Here are a Few Things to Love about being Pregnant! Excuses With a […]
Getting to hear you and your partner are going to be parents is perhaps one of the most exhilarating announcements. This is especially true in the case of first-time pregnancies. The dream of having one’s own family soon starts to take shape and suddenly, everything centers around the pregnancy schedule, mother’s health routines, and the […]
Picking what you would like to name your child for the rest of their life is no easy task! A name is a defining part of your identity and generally it’s something that sticks with you your whole life. Names create expectations and judgments. We understand that it can be an overwhelming process so we […]
You’re expecting and excited about it. Yes, but you absolutely miss having a margarita as you lounge by the pool on your last staycation. Think you can’t do this anymore? Think again. There are many ways you can still enjoy that mojito even with a pregnant belly. Check These Mocktail Recipes You can Make for […]
It’s become increasingly common to find out the gender of your baby before it’s born. It sure takes the guesswork out of knowing what you need before the baby arrives! But how does a gender scan actually work? At a gender scan, an ultrasound machine (sonogram) transmits high-frequency sound waves through your uterus. The sound […]
We have all heard a wives tale or two about pregnancy, but there are SO many! How do you know what ones are actually accurate? We did a bit of research and took a closer look at some common myths: Myth #1 – Pregnant women should avoid exercise Not true folks! This issue has been […]
Ultrasound in pregnancy (also known as ‘sonograms’ or ‘scans’) can be performed for a variety of reasons. Medical ultrasounds in pregnancy work on the same principle as sonar (used in oceanography to map the sea bed). The technician uses a hand-held ultrasound probe (or ‘transducer’) to generate and receive high frequency sound waves that cannot […]
If you’re here, it means its nearly time for you to pack your hospital bags. Its time to gather together all the essentials you’ll need during labour and birth and for after your baby is born. Some people start packing as soon as they find out, others may like to leave it until when they […]
Absolutely amazing imaging that we could share with our family overseas in real time. During lockdown the hardest thing was no partners in the room and this was a great way for my partner to see his baby as he grows which we didn't get anywhere else. Friendly and highly recommended. Worth the cost for the images and album of photos directly downloaded to our devices. Thank you for giving us the great experience.
