theory is a way of predicting your child’s gender from as early as 12 weeks, using your dating scan picture. Up until this point, your baby’s genital tuber will look the same, regardless of sex. But at this point, advocates of the theory claim

up into the cervix.For more advice, visit our scans and checks channel.

by you. The word ‘quick’ used to mean ‘alive’ – before scans existed, the movements of the baby felt by the mother were good signs that baby was well. First-time mums usually feel this fluttering, tapping or bubbling sensation around 18 to 20 weeks (or

recommend all pregnant women have a dating scan between 10-13 weeks, which works out how far along you are and estimates your due date. This is followed by an anomaly scan, between 18-20 weeks, which checks your baby is developing normally. While most women

and urine – and will calculate your due date. She will also take your medical history, and you may be offered a blood test. 10-14 weeks Dating/booking scan. This shows your baby’s heartbeat, checks your dates tally with your baby’s development, and lets

Midwife Nikki says...The scan done between 11 to 14 weeks is called a 'nuchal translucency scan' and measures the fluid in the skin at the back of your baby's neck (the nuchal fold), giving an indication of the risk of Down's Syndrome. The antenatal

Midwife Nikki Khan replies: This is a form of ultrasound that monitors the blood flow from the placenta to your baby. It helps doctors to check that the baby is getting enough nutrients and that your placenta is working effectively. It

. Make sure you ask the following questions at your antenatal check-ups: What is the hospital procedure for multiple births? How will my antenatal care be arranged? How often will I be seen, where and by whom? What antenatal tests and scans will I

Obstetrician Leonie says: You should be offered an antenatal check at about 36 weeks when your midwife will feel your tummy to check which way round your baby is.If it is breech - coming bottom first - they will usually arrnage a scan to confirm

It's lovely seeing those first grainy images of your baby on a scan. But the main purpose of scans, tests and checks is to make sure your baby is developing normally. Here's what you're likely to have and why:Routine testsMost pregnant women