Becky’s Blog
05 Aug Missed miscarriage – the essential facts
A missed miscarriage, sometimes called a silent or delayed miscarriage, can be devastating. You’ve lost your longed-for pregnancy. Your hopes and dreams are shattered. To make matters worse, you probably had no miscarriage symptoms at all.20 Jul Join us at the Fertility Show 2015
The 2015 Fertility Show is fast approaching, and we’re delighted to be speaking at this year’s event. Like last year, we’re be giving a seminar on going abroad for fertility treatment – so please come along. The talk starts at 1345 on Sunday 8 November. The venue, as always, is the Olympia Exhibition Centre in west London.08 Jul Ectopic pregnancy – top 10 risk factors
An ectopic pregnancy means your pregnancy has started in the wrong place. An embryo should develop inside your womb. But an ectopic pregnancy happens outside it. Almost all ectopic pregnancies occur in one of the fallopian tubes. Much more rarely, in the abdomen, ovary or cervix.23 Jun Baby aspirin: the secret pregnancy pill?
Can baby aspirin help you get pregnant – and stay pregnant? Hot topic. Studies suggest it may benefit certain women, but not all. So here’s the lowdown on how and why baby aspirin could help with fertility and pregnancy.05 Jun Delayed cord clamping: 10 reasons to do it
Throughout pregnancy, your baby is connected to your womb through the umbilical cord. It plays a vital role in supplying your baby with essential nutrients and oxygen. And towards the end of pregnancy, it passes key immunity antibodies onto your baby.22 May Molar pregnancy – what you need to know
When you’re trying for a baby, it’s devastating when things go wrong. One rare complication that can cause particular heartbreak is molar pregnancy. Strange name, so what exactly is it?07 May Endometrial scratch: will it work for you?
When having fertility treatment, you’ll do anything to improve your chances of a successful pregnancy. So could a simple endometrial scratch (i.e. agitating the lining of your uterus) boost your implantation prospects? Here's our view.24 Apr Prednisolone – the fertility wonder drug?
[embed]https://youtu.be/3AdzFqaBh7A[/embed] When it comes to fertility medication, some are more controversial than others. A steroid called Prednisolone, or Prednisone, is one of them. Some call it a fertility wonder drug. Others are more sceptical. So is it worth trying or a waste of money? Let's look at the evidence.24 Mar HCG levels – 10 things you need to know
HCG levels – let’s face it, they’re hard to understand. You know the basics: HCG is the pregnancy hormone. You may have done a home pregnancy test (HPT) and got a positive result. Then an HCG blood test. If the hormone's pulsing through your body, those tests will confirm the good news.