Fetuses with increased nuchal translucencyThe majority of fetuses with increased nuchal translucency (NT) detected at the routine first trimester scan at 11-13 weeks gestation are...
General advice in first trimesterDietary 1. To avoid toxoplasmosis, avoid raw meats (e.g. raw ground beef, rare lamb, uncooked pork), unpasteurised goat's milk, eating...
Routine tests in first trimester1. Blood and urine tests usually at 11-12 weeks – we require blood and 1 urine sample to perform these tests a) Full blood count (FBC) –...
Possible complications in first trimester - miscarriages and ectopic pregnanciesThese risks include: 1. Ectopic pregnancy - This occurs in 1% of pregnancies. This usually presents with vaginal bleeding with or without...
Physical activity and exercise in pregnancyAdapted from the Perinatal Society of Singapore's Guidelines published in 2020 1. Physical activity and exercise are beneficial during...
Screening for chromosomal abnormalities in first trimesterOne needs to understand the different types of chromosomal abnormalities to decide which tests to do. 1. Large chromosomal abnormalities...
Physiological changes during pregnancyThere are numerous physiological changes that occur during the pregnancy. I will highlight some of the changes here that seem to bother...
Common symptoms in pregnancyNausea / vomiting of pregnancy (or "morning sickness") Morning sickness is a misnomer as this can occur at any time. It affects about 80%...
Common miscellaneous questions from pregnant womenA) Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy 1. This begins early in pregnancy, most commonly between the 4th and 7th week or pregnancy, peaks at...
MiscarriagesTypes of miscarriage syndromes: 1. Threatened miscarriage - this is diagnosed when there is painless vaginal spotting / bleeding (brown...