Obstetric Care

Obstetric Care London obstetrician providing personalised maternity care to take you seamlessly and safely through each of your three trimesters of pregnancy and beyond.

Professor Savvidou's knowledge and expertise will help ensure your pregnancy is a wonderfully reward

Leg cramps are a common pregnancy symptom, particularly during the second and third trimesters. They often occur at nigh...
09/06/2026

Leg cramps are a common pregnancy symptom, particularly during the second and third trimesters. They often occur at night and can range from mild discomfort to sudden painful tightening of the calf muscles.

Leg cramps may be linked to:
• Changes in circulation
• Muscle fatigue
• Pressure on nerves and blood vessels
• Changes in mineral balance during pregnancy

To relieve leg cramps try:
• Gentle calf stretches - straighten your leg and gently flex your ankles and toes upward
• Staying hydrated
• Regular light exercise such as walking
• Massage - rub the muscle hard to help it relax
• A warm bath or a heat pad

It’s important to seek medical advice if you experience:
• Persistent swelling in one leg
• Redness or heat
• Severe pain

At Obstetric Care, Professor Savvidou and the team are here to support you through the everyday changes of pregnancy with practical, personalised advice throughout your journey.

For Appointments:
📞 +44 (0)7590 928974
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.obstetric-care.com

Monitoring your baby’s growth is an important part of antenatal care and helps assess how your baby is developing throug...
05/06/2026

Monitoring your baby’s growth is an important part of antenatal care and helps assess how your baby is developing throughout pregnancy.

Growth is monitored in several ways, including:
• Measuring the size of the abdomen during routine appointments
• Ultrasound scans

Scans can help identify babies who may be:
• Smaller than expected
• Larger than expected
• Growing more slowly over time

In some pregnancies, additional monitoring may be recommended if there are factors such as:
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Previous growth concerns
• Twin pregnancy
• Reduced fetal movements

It’s important to remember that every baby grows differently, and a single measurement is only one part of the overall assessment. Trends over time are often more important than one isolated scan result.

At Obstetric Care, Professor Savvidou and the team offer detailed consultant-led assessment and tailored monitoring plans to support healthy pregnancy outcomes.

For Appointments:
📞 +44 (0)7590 928974
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.obstetric-care.com

Mild swelling during pregnancy is very common, particularly in the feet, ankles, legs and hands. This happens because th...
03/06/2026

Mild swelling during pregnancy is very common, particularly in the feet, ankles, legs and hands. This happens because the body naturally holds more fluid during pregnancy and the growing uterus can slow the return of blood from the lower body.

Swelling often becomes more noticeable:
• Later in pregnancy
• At the end of the day
• During hot weather
• After standing for long periods

Simple measures that may help include:
• Resting with your feet elevated
• Gentle exercise and walking
• Staying hydrated
• Avoiding standing for prolonged periods
• Wearing comfortable footwear and/or compression socks

Sudden or severe swelling can sometimes be associated with conditions such as pre-eclampsia. It's important to seek medical advice if symptoms include:
• Headaches
• Visual disturbances
• Pain below the ribs
• Feeling generally unwell

At Obstetric Care, Professor Savvidou and the team provide personalised antenatal care and ongoing monitoring to support both maternal and baby wellbeing throughout pregnancy.

For Appointments:
📞 +44 (0)7590 928974
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.obstetric-care.com

As pregnancy progresses, finding a comfortable sleeping position can become more difficult. Changes in posture, a growin...
29/05/2026

As pregnancy progresses, finding a comfortable sleeping position can become more difficult. Changes in posture, a growing bump, heartburn, leg cramps and needing the toilet more frequently can all affect sleep quality.

From the mid-second trimester onwards, sleeping on your side is generally recommended, particularly after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Side sleeping is associated with the best blood flow to your baby and may reduce pressure on major blood vessels.

Many women find it more comfortable to:
• Sleep with a pillow between the knees
• Use pillows to support the bump or lower back
• Keep knees and legs bent

Going to sleep on either side is fine. It’s also very common to change position during the night, so don't worry if you wake up on your back, just roll back onto your side again.

At Obstetric Care, Professor Savvidou and the team are here to support you through the physical changes of pregnancy with practical, individualised advice at every stage.

For Appointments:
📞 +44 (0)7590 928974
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.obstetric-care.com

A growth scan is an ultrasound scan, performed during pregnancy, to assess how your baby is growing and developing. Thes...
27/05/2026

A growth scan is an ultrasound scan, performed during pregnancy, to assess how your baby is growing and developing. These scans provide important information about your baby's wellbeing and help guide ongoing care where needed.

During a growth scan, measurements are taken of your baby’s:
• Head
• Abdomen
• Thigh bone (femur)

These measurements are used to estimate your baby’s growth and weight over time. The scan will also usually assess:
• Amniotic fluid levels
• The position of your baby and placenta
• Blood flow from placenta to baby

Growth scans may be recommended for many reasons, including:
• Baby measuring large or small for dates
• Previous pregnancy complications
• High blood pressure or diabetes
• Twin or multiple pregnancy

At Obstetric Care, Professor Savvidou and the team provide detailed, consultant-led ultrasound assessment and personalised pregnancy care tailored to your individual needs.

For Appointments:
📞 +44 (0)7590 928974
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.obstetric-care.com

Think you might be pregnant? The early stages can bring lots of changes as your body begins adapting to pregnancy hormon...
22/05/2026

Think you might be pregnant? The early stages can bring lots of changes as your body begins adapting to pregnancy hormones, and every woman’s experience is different. 🌸

Some common early symptoms include:

💤 Fatigue and low energy – rest when you can and stay hydrated.
🤢 Nausea and morning sickness – eat small, frequent meals and avoid trigger foods.
💗 Breast tenderness – supportive bras can help ease discomfort.
🚽 Needing to wee more often – completely normal as hormones and blood flow increase.
🍓 Food aversions and cravings – focus on a balanced diet.
💭 Mood changes – hormonal shifts can affect emotions in early pregnancy.

✨ The good news? Symptoms are often a positive sign that your pregnancy is progressing as expected and many improve as pregnancy progresses, particularly after the first trimester.

At Obstetric Care, Professor Mina Savvidou provides expert, personalised support from the very beginning — helping you feel informed, reassured, and cared for throughout your pregnancy journey.

📖 Read the full article at https://www.obstetric-care.com/pregnancy-advice/common-early-pregnancy-symptoms-and-how-to-manage-them

At Obstetric Care, Professor Savvidou and the team provide expert, personalised support from the very beginning, helping you feel informed, reassured, and cared for throughout your pregnancy journey.

For Appointments:
📞 +44 (0)7590 928974
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.obstetric-care.com

Pregnancy hormones and increased blood flow can cause a variety of changes to your skin. Many of these are completely no...
20/05/2026

Pregnancy hormones and increased blood flow can cause a variety of changes to your skin. Many of these are completely normal and improve after birth, although some may take a little longer to fade.

Common skin changes in pregnancy can include:

• Darkening of the skin, particularly around the ni***es, inner thighs and abdomen
• Melasma ("pregnancy mask") causing darker patches on the face
• Stretch marks as the skin expands
• Increased sensitivity or dryness
• Acne or changes in oil production
• Small skin tags, often appearing around the neck, underarms, chest or groin

Skin tags are very common in pregnancy and are usually harmless. They are small, soft growths that can develop due to hormonal changes and increased friction on the skin. In many cases they shrink or become less noticeable after pregnancy, although some may remain.

It’s also common to notice increased redness or visible veins due to the body producing more blood during pregnancy.

While most skin changes are normal, it’s important to seek advice if you develop:
• Severe itching, particularly on the hands or feet
• A sudden rash
• Painful or rapidly changing skin lesions
• Swelling associated with redness or pain

At Obstetric Care, Professor Savvidou and the team are here to guide you through the many changes pregnancy can bring with clear, personalised support throughout your pregnancy journey.

Itching during pregnancy can be common and does not usually signify anything serious. Itching can be caused by changes t...
15/05/2026

Itching during pregnancy can be common and does not usually signify anything serious. Itching can be caused by changes to hormone levels and the stretching of your skin as your bump grows. Try:

✅ Patting your skin instead of scratching
✅ Have cool or lukewarm baths or showers
✅ Wear loose clothing
✅ Use unperfumed moisturisers

However, itching should not always be ignored. Severe itching, itching that keeps you awake at night, or itching on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet can sometimes be linked to a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, also known as ICP or obstetric cholestasis.

If you develop intense itching, it’s important to speak to a healthcare professional so that the right checks can be carried out.

At Obstetric Care, we’re here to help you understand what’s normal, what needs checking, and how best to look after you and your baby throughout your pregnancy.

For Appointments:
📞 +44 (0)7590 928974
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.obstetric-care.com

Ultrasound scans use sound waves to build a picture of your baby in the womb. They are painless, have no known side effe...
14/05/2026

Ultrasound scans use sound waves to build a picture of your baby in the womb. They are painless, have no known side effects for mother or baby and are an important part of antenatal care. Most women are offered scans at 11 to 13 weeks and again at 19 to 22 weeks. Depending on your health and the pregnancy, additional scans may be required.

The 12-week scan can help estimate your due date, check your baby’s heartbeat and identify whether you are carrying more than one baby. It can also include a nuchal translucency (NT) scan which is part of the combined screening test for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome.

The 20-week scan, sometimes called the anomaly scan, looks in detail at your baby’s development, checking for 11 physical conditions. Scans can also help assess your baby’s growth, gender, position, the position of the placenta and the amount of amniotic fluid around your baby.

Whilst ultrasound scans are good at detecting problems, they cannot detect every condition, and some concerns may only become clearer later in pregnancy or after birth. Sometimes your baby’s position, movement or other factors can also make it harder to get clear views.

This is why expert scanning, careful interpretation and clear explanation are so important. At Obstetric Care, Professor Savvidou offers specialist maternal care to help you understand what your scan can show, what it cannot rule out, and whether any further monitoring is recommended.

Feeling your baby move is one of the most reassuring parts of pregnancy, and over time you’ll get to know what feels no...
08/05/2026

Feeling your baby move is one of the most reassuring parts of pregnancy, and over time you’ll get to know what feels normal for your baby.

Movements can feel like kicks, rolls, swishes or flutters, and you should start to notice them between around 20-22 weeks. There are no set number of movements you should feel, what matters is your baby’s own pattern. A change in movements, especially if they become reduced, should always be checked.

You should continue to feel your baby move right up to the time you go into labour. If you notice a change or feel concerned, contact your healthcare professional straight away.

At Obstetric Care, Professor Savvidou and the team are here to guide you through every stage of pregnancy with reassurance and expert care.

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