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Multi-mode pushchair The iCandy Core is a new multi- mode pushchair that’s adaptable for every age and stage of a child’s development, so you’ll only ever need one pushchair. The new design showcases luxurious fabric and cutting-edge features, including the pioneering Multi-Mode Wheelbase and LED Visibility Hub Light. The Core prioritises comfort for baby and ease of use, while providing the multi-use functionality and longevity demanded by modern family life. icandyworld.com/pushchairs/c/core


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Pregnancy reassurance for mothers Dr Spyros Bakalis explains why monitoring foetal health is vital to reassure mothers and improve pregnancy outcomes


Pregnancy is a time of mixed emotions: the thrill and anticipation of becoming a mother combined with anxiety about potential diffi- culties. Most pregnancies are uncomplicated and result in the birth of a healthy baby. Close moni- toring of the baby can provide the


mother with reassurance and help improve the outcome for both her and the baby. Dr Spyros Bakalis is a consultant


at Te Harley Street Centre for Women and St Tomas’ Hospital. He has broad experience in obstetrics and has practiced foetal medicine


for over 10 years, working in the largest units in the UK. He special- ises in caring for pregnant women with cardiac disease and other high-risk pregnancies, including those involving complex Caesarean sections. His innovative research is based on identifying and deliv- ering sick or small babies late in pregnancy. Here he explains how monitoring foetal health can reas- sure pregnant mothers and improve the outcome for their baby. “During the first trimester, a


head-to-toe ultrasound scan of the baby at 11-14 weeks can reassure the mother that her baby looks healthy. A blood test to measure hormones in the mother’s blood is also usually carried out. Tis can be used to assess how well the placenta is likely to work during the pregnancy, among other things. “In


pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure and protein in the urine in preg- nancy). Mothers at high risk of this disorder can therefore be monitored closely to reduce the potential prob- lems for them and their baby. “Te third trimester scan’s main


aim is to assess the size and blood flow of the baby and placenta. Confirming the baby is growing appropriately is essential to ensure it’s in good health. Large babies may be a sign of maternal disease such as diabetes in pregnancy — or simply due to the parents’ genes. Te diagnosis of a small baby


is vital: though some babies may be small due to the size of the parents, they may not have grown as expected, due to a ‘failing’ placenta. It’s important to detect these babies, as small babies can struggle in the womb and at the time of delivery. Finding babies affected by a poorly working placenta is even more important, as it may be necessary to deliver them earlier to prevent these babies from struggling in the womb. Repeated scans can help time the delivery for these babies, and there- fore reduce the risks to them.


the second trimester,


a scan takes place between 19-22 weeks and involves the meas- urement of the baby and a review of its whole anatomy from head to toe. Te position of the placenta is also assessed, as very occasionally it can cover the lower part of the womb, which may affect the type of delivery required. Any concerns are raised with the mother, and a plan is made about how to move forward with the diagnosis. During the examination, the blood flow in the vessels to the womb is assessed, which helps eval- uate the mother’s risk of developing


Dr Spyros Bakalis can be found at:


The Harley Street Centre for Women, 78 Harley Street, London W1G 7HJ T: 020 7034 8969 E: admin@hscfw.co.uk


St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH T: 07384 325 348 E: info@bakalis.net


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