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- **What is a Bladder Infection During Pregnancy?** - It is an infection of the bladder, commonly known as cystitis, which is usually caused by bacteria (often E. coli). - Pregnancy-related hormonal and anatomical changes can make women more susceptible to these infections. - **Symptoms:** - Frequent and urgent need to urinate. - Burning sensation during urination. - Cloudy or strong-smelling urine. - Pelvic discom...
The 20-week anomaly scan, also called the mid-pregnancy ultrasound, is done to check the baby’s development and look for any potential health issues. It’s not just about finding out the gender! Here’s why it’s important: 1. Checking for Physical Abnormalities The scan helps detect structural issues in major organs, including: Brain & Skull – Checking for abnormali...
The chances of having twins are about 1 in 250 pregnancies. However, there are some factors that may increase the likelihood, including: Age Women who are over 35 are more likely to have non-identical twins because they are more likely to release more than one egg during ovulation...
A nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasound scan is a prenatal screening test conducted during the first trimester of pregnancy, typically between 11 and 14 weeks of gestation. The primary purpose of the NT scan is to assess the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18), and Patau syndrome (trisomy 13). During the NT scan, an ultrasound is used to measure the clear (translucent) space in the tissue at the back of the baby's n...
What is a dating scan? A dating scan is an ultrasound performed early in pregnancy to determine the gestational age of the fetus. This scan is crucial for providing an accurate due date and ensuring the pregnancy is progressing normally. Here are key points about the dating scan: What is a Dating Scan? Purpose: The primary purpose of a dating scan is to establish how far along the pregnancy is and to estimate the due date (EDD). ...
3D scans show pictures of your baby in three dimensions. 4D scans show moving 3D images of your baby, with time being the fourth dimension. It’s natural to be excited by the prospect of your first scan. Whilst this is a wonderful experience that cannot be missed, there are much more to pregnancy that a 3D/4D scan. A lot of ultrasound practices offers little to see those few grams in your belly. They offer a bonding experience but that is about it. Usually they will say please not...
We have made the biggest investment to date by purchasing a brand-new GE P8 Ultrasound Machine for our Brackenfell practice. This is state-of-the-art technology allowing us to take our practice to the next level by providing crisp and clear images and detail as never before....
We have just purchased another ultrasound machine allowing us to expand quicker. We are very excited about this and hope this will give us the opportunity to be able to service more locations....
From 15 July 2018 we will be offering Anomaly / Detail Scans on Sundays for your convenience. We have had an influx of requests for these types of scans and have decided to include it into our offering of services. Just like all the other scans you can book online....
3D/4D Ultrasounds use state-of-the-art technology allowing you to see what your baby looks like, smiling and moving inside the womb. We have embraced technology and have aquired one of the best mobile 3D/4D scanners available. We are also the only practice in the Western Cape (probably South Africa) that have a complete online booking system allowing you to book your appointment 24/7. We keep you updated with SMS and Emails. We even send you directions and reminders. FirstGlimps...
