Questions tagged ultrasound

Hi Ruth, Unfortunately, I`ve never encountered the need for a book on delayed language development. As such, I`m not in a position where I can r...

Hi, You will be checked a bit closer if you are expecting twins. More than likely you will not be allowed much past your due date. Best wishes...

Hi Sally, I am sorry but this must be a local term – the only acronym I know for this is Quality Assurance. This is where they check that th...

Hi Chloe, When you are having you first baby you usually are not aware of movements before 20 weeks. Early ultrasounds do not usually show much mo...

Hi Claudia, For twins always work on settling the worst sleeper first, separating them for the short term while you get the routine happening does...

Hi, If you really want to know the sex of your child you may be able to enquire at the routine ultrasound scan that is attended at around 19 weeks...

Hi, If this is not your first baby(s) then it is fine for the baby’s head not to be engaged. The baby’s head does need to be down and ...

Hi, You need to try to remember your dates as this is the best indication of how far along you are. You can have an early ultrasound that can be u...

Hi, If no other problems were found during your scan, this is most likely to be an amniotic sheet, rather than a band. Structures within the amnio...

Hi, You need to see your GP for a check up. You may need to have an ultrasound. It may be your appendix or gall bladder that is causing the pain. ...

Hi Sherri, Terrible twos X 2 !! I feel for you. Toddlers thrive on routine and the more things you try the worse it becomes. My suggestion is you...

Hi, The second trimester should be an improvement so try to enjoy it. You will start to notice your size as you get into the later months of the p...

Hi, It is probably best to go off your dates and the early ultrasound as these are usually more accurate than later ultrasounds. Best wishes...

Hi Emma, Since your son is 21/2 he is at a good age were you can reason with him a little and bribery works! There are a few things you can try, f...

Hi, A CVS checks for chromosomal abnormalities, such as Downs Syndrome, it does not check for possible other abnormalities such as a neural tube d...

Hi, If a product is on the Australian market it has been checked for safety and proper usage. A steam sterilizer should be fine. Best wishes, ...

Hi Rebecca, Yes it is fine to have the scan at 19 weeks rather than 20 weeks. It is fine to travel overseas at 20 weeks. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Sally, Strictly be guided by tired signs and settle who ever shows signs first. If you follow our settling program the techniques we use offer ...

Hi, You need to visit your GP for blood tests initially. An ultrasound is usually attended close to 20 weeks although one may be done earlier if t...

Hi Cindy, You can take panadol regularly to ease the pain. You can also try swimming to ease the weight in the area. Physiotherapy may also help. ...

Hi, Your baby may be in a breech position. At 37 weeks your baby has a small chance of turning. Your doctor may offer to try to turn the baby with...

Hi Kristy, They can be wrong so it is up to you! Most likely they are correct but mistakes have been made. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, You will start to feel movements at around 16 weeks. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Mel, Many of the oils are not recommended in the early weeks of pregnancy but are fine after 12 weeks. Peppermint oil is small amounts is fine....

Hi, I am sorry but you will need to talk to your specialist about the levels that you are describing. This is a specialist area and I am not famil...

Hi, Yes more than likely you have nothing to worry about. These tests can sometimes cause extra concern to parents but usually the results all com...

Hi Brioney, What a difficult time for you all, I certainly wouldn`t recommend you use controlled comforting techniques in your case. I think you ...

Hi, Try removing it just before sleep comes so it`s not the last thing they remember before falling asleep and that way they won`t look for it dur...

Hi, You may want to try our settling techniques for settling her without the dummy, they offer a clear and repetitive message that it`s time to sl...

Hi, I would aim to get them down for their long sleep at 7pm instead of 5pm and would change their bath time to 5pm. I know this is probably not a...