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Considering who to choose as your LMC? Discover why an obstetrician might be the best choice for your pregnancy and delivery needs. Our latest blog dives into the benefits of obstetrician-led care.

Curious about your first ultrasound? Discover why early pregnancy scans are vital for a healthy pregnancy and when to schedule yours in our latest blog. 

Pregnancy at any age is a remarkable journey, but when it occurs after the age of 40, it is classified as an ‘advanced maternal age’ (AMA) pregnancy. While the term may sound clinical, it simply reflects a pregnancy that requires more specialised care.

As expectant parents, you might have questions about what NIPT is, how it works, and what it can tell you about your baby. In this blog, we’ll address the most frequently asked questions about NIPT, helping you understand the benefits, limitations, and everything in between.

From the moment you find out you're pregnant, one exciting question can often come up: Is it a boy or a girl? Thanks to advancements in medical imaging and genetic testing, this question has evolved from a delivery room surprise to a planned reveal.

A pregnancy is deemed high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. Understanding the potential complications and who can be affected by them, can help in managing the pregnancy for the best possible outcomes.

Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) can play a key role in the health and well-being of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy. This highly specialised branch of Obstetrics focuses on managing and navigating high-risk pregnancies and offers advanced diagnostic services.

Here’s a guide for what to expect and the steps to take in early pregnancy - such as how early you can take a pregnancy test, when pregnancy symptoms start, and when to book your first pregnancy scan.

Preparing for childbirth involves important decisions that significantly impact your experience. Following last month’s detailed exploration of planned vaginal births and elective c-sections, this guide will explore how to prepare and personalise your birth plan.

As your due date approaches, knowing what signs to look out for as labour begins can be really helpful for preparing both mentally and physically. This blog provides a short overview of these early signs of labour, offering you insights into what to expect and when to take action. 

In this guide, we explain two birthing options - planned vaginal deliveries and elective C-sections, highlighting the unique benefits, considerations, and medical support associated with each approach. At Wellington Obstetrics, we understand that every mother-to-be deserves personalised support and guidance to navigate their labour and delivery.

We’re a comprehensive overview of Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPT) and carrier testing, detailing their processes, benefits, and limitations to help you make informed decisions about prenatal care and what tests to undergo.

Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM), also known as perinatology, is a sub-specialty of obstetrics that focuses on managing and monitoring high-risk pregnancies. Wellington Obstetrics is very fortunate to have MFM subspecialists and obstetricians with a special interest in high risk pregnancies.

One of the pivotal moments during this journey is the first ultrasound, where you get an initial glimpse of your baby. In this blog, we will guide you through the optimal timing for scheduling your first pregnancy ultrasound, ensuring that this experience is as informative as it is exciting.

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it comes with lots of changes and unique symptoms. These signs, whether common or less so, are milestones in your experience. They're a testament to the incredible work your body is doing to grow new life. In this blog, we'll walk you through the symptoms you might encounter during each trimester, offering guidance every step of the way.

In our blog, we will explore the philosophy behind hypnobirthing, its increasing popularity for pain relief, and cover key techniques that can support you on your birthing journey. Always remember though that each and everyone who is having a baby has their own unique expectations and experiences, and there are multiple options for your birth plan. This is one of them.