Here at firstScan & Window to the Womb we understand it can be difficult to find the right pregnancy support and advice. As a company we understand that pregnancy can bring with it all kinds of emotions but we are extremely proud to be part of your journey.Whether this is your first or third pregnancy, we are all different and … Read More
Miscarriage Association
The Miscarriage Association is a registered national charity that offers support and information to people affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Helpline and support services Their skilled and compassionate support workers respond to almost 8,000 requests for help each year. Their telephone helpline can be accessed by calling 01924 200799 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. An out-of-hours service (with … Read More
Missed Miscarriage
At firstScan @ Window to the Womb we want you to know how sorry we are that your sonographer has diagnosed a missed miscarriage. The aim of the information below is to try and help you to understand what will happen. Miscarriage can be a very difficult time and there is no right way to deal with all the information … Read More
Pregnancy of Unknown Location (PUL)
What is a Pregnancy of Unknown Location & what happens next? A pregnancy of unknown location (PUL) is defined when you have had a positive pregnancy test result but there is no sign of a pregnancy in/outside the uterus following a transvaginal scan. It is not always possible to determine the location of the pregnancy following an ultrasound scan and … Read More
Ectopic Pregnancy
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes but this can occur in other parts of the abdomen. In the UK around 1 in every 90 pregnancies is ectopic – roughly 11,000 pregnancies per year. An ectopic pregnancy can be detected on a … Read More
Complete Miscarriage
We are very sorry that you have experienced a miscarriage. It’s important to know that whatever you may be feeling is normal, there is no right or wrong way. Our sonographer should explain their findings to you and our clinic team will help arrange your follow up care. We would like to offer some support and hopefully answer some questions … Read More
Inconclusive Scan
What is an Inconclusive scan and what happens next? Following an inconclusive scan finding, your sonographer will have explained to you that you need another scan because he/she has been unable to confirm your baby’s heartbeat. The sonographer has seen that your pregnancy sac is in the womb but is too small to conclusively confirm a baby with a heartbeat. … Read More
Early Pregnancy Scan Findings
When visiting firstScan the health and well-being of mum and baby is our main priority, when attending a scan with us our teams strive to ensure you receive the very best care. All our early pregnancy scan packages include a full early pregnancy obstetric report to take home with you detailing your early pregnancy scan findings. However, we understand it … Read More
What Will I See at a 10 Week Pregnancy Scan?
At a 10 week pregnancy scan we would expect to see a tiny baby (approximately 32mm) and a clear view of baby’s heart beating. When having a 10 week early pregnancy scan, the baby should now be big enough for the scan to be carried out abdominally. Should your sonographer feel necessary they may still offer you a trans-vaginal scan … Read More
What Will I See at a 9 Week Pregnancy Scan?
At a 9 week pregnancy scan we would expect to see a tiny baby (approximately 23mm) and the first flicker of baby’s heart beating. When having a 9 week early pregnancy scan, it is medically recommended that the scan is carried out trans-vaginally.Trans-vaginal scans offer much more clear and accurate results pre 10 weeks gestation. With clearer view of baby, we … Read More
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