How Much is a Private Cervical Smear?
A cervical smear, also known as cervical screening, is an essential part of healthcare for women. It plays a crucial role in reducing cervical cancer by identifying abnormal cells before they develop into something more sinister. For women in the UK, the NHS offers free cervical screening (at differing intervals, depending on age and health), … Continue reading
How Early Can You Have a Pregnancy Scan?
When you first learn that you’re pregnant, it’s natural that you’d like to confirm the pregnancy as soon as possible and get some reassurance that everything is progressing as it should. One of the most reliable and reassuring ways to do this is by having a pregnancy scan. But how early can you have one, … Continue reading
Physiotherapy during pregnancy
The physical toll of pregnancy is significant. During pregnancy there will be changes in hormones, weight and biomechanics in the body, all of which are expected and normal. These changes can increase the chance of musculoskeletal pain, such as back pain or pelvic girdle pain, and pelvic floor issues, such as leaking urine. There are … Continue reading
Supporting Menopause Awareness – Let’s Talk Over Drinks
Officially, the Menopause is the time in someone’s life when they stop having periods for at least a year and can no longer get pregnant. It can affect a person’s physical and emotional health, leaving them with long-term struggles. Yet, it is often spoken about in hushed tones. Without a proper conversation and an increase … Continue reading
The Importance of Supporting Baby Loss Awareness
October 9th -15th plays host to baby loss awareness week. Our whole team here at The Surrey Park Clinic would like to take this opportunity to talk about the importance of supporting those affected by stillbirth and any other devastating event early in an infant’s life. This includes parents who have lost a child, as … Continue reading
Sexual Health And Contraception – Not Just A Youngster’s Game
Too often, sexual health is seen as a young person’s problem. They get the talks about the birds and the bees in school and they are the ones that are constantly reminded to seek advice about STDs, STIs and any other concerns they may have regarding sexual relationships and wellness. But we all know twenty-something-year-olds … Continue reading
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness: Normal or Not?
In the UK, over 22,000 people each year are diagnosed with some form of gynaecological cancer. Many of us don’t even know what the different types are or what we should be looking out for in terms of our own wellness, signs and symptoms. September is gynaecological cancer awareness month – the perfect opportunity to … Continue reading
Let’s Educate And Break The Breastfeeding Stigma
Sadly, the world does not make life easy for breastfeeding parents. There are still a lot of people out there who have negative opinions of the process and condemn anyone trying to feed their children this way in public. The breastfeeding stigma is a fairly archaic one that is fed by misinformation and misunderstanding surrounding … Continue reading
What’s All The Fuss? Celebrating National Surrogacy Week
National surrogacy week runs from 1st – 7th August this year and we want to give you an opportunity to learn more about it. This is a topic that can be surrounded by a lot of stigma. People may not understand the need for surrogates or may be under the impression that it is strange … Continue reading
Why Group B Strep Testing Is So Important
Did you know that we offer Group B Strep testing? It is the most common cause of sepsis (a potentially life-threatening condition) in newborn babies. It is not mentioned heavily in mainstream media, nor are mums taught much about it during pregnancy. It is a type of bacteria that can be passed from mother to … Continue reading