Alcohol can cause many different symptoms which are found in Fetal. Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (known as FASD). This is due to the fact that alcohol travels straight into your baby’s body, in high concentration levels, through your blood stream, via the umbilical cord and into the placenta. FASD can result in children having disabilities and attention disorders. Other things which can also be affected are language, vision and hearing problems, and many other issues too. The very best advice is to keep that lovely bottle of wine or refreshing gin and tonic, until after the birth of your healthy child. Even then, if you are breast feeding, alcohol consumption should also be taken very seriously.

Caffeine:

The risk of a miscarriage can be increased by consuming high levels of caffeine. It is best to try to stop drinking coffee, or drinks with high caffeine levels completely. Two or three cups a day may not seem like a lot to you, but to be safe, eliminating caffeine altogether is definitely the best decision.

If this is too extreme and you cannot do so, then try hard to reduce your intake to one cup per day, or drink decaffeinated drinks.

It is also worth remembering that there are other beverages and foods which contain high levels of caffeine. These include black and green tea, cola drinks (like pop) and even chocolate.

However, these foods and drinks can be consumed in moderation; such as one cup of tea, half a glass of cola or a chocolate bar, once a week. The reason for this is due to the fact that the caffeine content in these type of products is typically much lower or more than that in a cup of coffee (e.g. 90-140mg caffeine).

You will be pleased to know that the average chocolate bar only contains between 5-30mg of caffeine. However, you should still consider the FAT content in chocolate bar and remember that these should be eaten in moderation.

Special Message

As of yesterday 01/01/2021 we are strongly permitted to only perform medically essential scans, Therefore you should only request an appointment for a medical based reason.

  • Reassurance about your pregnancy needed

  • Any Concerning Symptoms arise

Gender confirmation / 4D images are usually included in the scan package booked. These services will still be provided. However if your primary reason for an appointment is to find out the baby’s Gender or to see the baby in 3D/4D then during lockdown you should Not attend the clinic. We are also strictly permitting only ONE person to accompany you for your appointment. Our team will continue to review the situation and work in accordance to all national guidelines as they are provided, therefore may be subject to short notice changes. We thank you for your continued support and understanding. 

More information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home

Baby Moments will remain open, Limited scan options will continue to be offered, emphasis always being medical.