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20-22 weeks

Pregnancy 20-22 weeks  Ultrasound Scan Contact Ginny Most women are offered a detailed scan at about 20 weeks to see if the baby has developed normally; this is known as the anomaly scan. You will now be halfway through your pregnancy and your baby will be about 20cm...

12 – 13 weeks

Pregnancy 12 – 13 weeks  Ultrasound Scan Contact Ginny Can the scan tell exactly how many weeks pregnant I am? If you have an irregular cycle, or if you have been taking the contraceptive pill recently, working out the date from your LMP is not a very accurate...

Induction in the radar these days

Pregnancy Induction in the radar these days Induction seems to be on everyone’s radar these days. From hospitals proudly announcing they will not induce a mother for non-medical reasons before 39 weeks (no problem having an elective induction after 39 weeks, though!),...

Positions for the baby in the womb

Pregnancy Positions for the baby in the womb Helping to get your baby or babies into a more comfortable position. Contact Ginny It’s not about getting the head down now. It’s about getting more Balance for the mom now so thatShe is more comfortable as her...

Pregnancy Nutrition

Pregnancy Pregnancy Nutrition Contact Ginny Serving Size You may be accustomed to thinking of a serving as a “helping” or a plateful. Using this type of standard, the recommendation of 6-11 servings of grains a day seems overwhelming. Who can eat 6 bowls...

Meditation in Pregnancy, Labour and Birth

Pregnancy Meditation in Pregnancy, Labour and Birth The purpose of meditation is to make our minds calm and peaceful. Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is. Contact Ginny If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from...