The Fetal Assessment Centre

16/02/2026

💙 Hearing that something “may not be typical” can feel overwhelming

If a scan raises questions about your baby’s development, the next steps are about information, support and careful assessment — not panic.

Our specialist team takes time to explain findings clearly and guide families through available options with compassion and care.

13/02/2026

Some pregnancies need closer monitoring — and that’s okay.

We work alongside your referring doctor or midwife to provide detailed assessments and clear guidance, every step of the way.

💙 You’re supported here.

📅 Learn more:
👉 https://www.fac-org.com

12/02/2026

🤖 How technology is shaping the future of fetal scans

New research is exploring how artificial intelligence could support fetal ultrasound imaging — helping clinicians analyse scans more efficiently while maintaining accuracy and safety.

Technology will never replace expert care, but it may help strengthen it.

🔗 Read about the research:
https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.22278

11/02/2026

🌈 Pregnancy after loss can be filled with mixed emotions

Hope, joy, anxiety and fear often exist side by side — and that’s completely normal.
At The Fetal Assessment Centre, we understand how delicate this journey can be and offer careful, compassionate monitoring to help provide reassurance at every stage.

💙 You are not alone.
📅 Find out more or book a scan: https://www.fac-org.com

10/02/2026

If you could give one piece of advice to another expectant parent, what would it be?

💬 Share below — and if you’re looking for reassurance or answers, our team is here to help.

📅 Book your appointment:
👉 https://www.fac-org.com

The Fetal Assessment Centre offers specialist gynaecological ultrasounds as well as a full range of obstetric diagnostic services to prenatal patients with both normal and high-risk pregnancies. In addition to this we also offer our patients a comprehensive genetic counselling service.

09/02/2026

🧬 What is genetic counselling — and when is it offered?

Genetic counselling helps families understand:
• screening and test results
• possible genetic conditions
• what results may (or may not) mean
• next steps and available options

It’s about information, not assumptions — and support, not pressure.

06/02/2026

If you’ve been referred for further assessment, are navigating a pregnancy after loss, or need clarity around screening or results — our specialist team is here to help.

📅 Book your appointment: https://www.fac-org.com

05/02/2026

📊 What NIPT can reveal — and where expert guidance matters

A 2025 study looking at over 90,000 pregnancies explores how NIPT performs when screening for rarer chromosomal abnormalities, highlighting both its strengths and the importance of careful interpretation alongside ultrasound findings.

It’s a reminder of why specialist assessment plays such a key role.
🔗 Read the study:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2025.1645223/full

04/02/2026

🔍 Why early, detailed scans matter

New UK research highlights how access to detailed first-trimester scans can significantly improve the early detection of serious fetal abnormalities — giving families more time, clarity and support.
Early insight can make a real difference to care planning and outcomes.

🔗 Read the article:
https://www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/news/unequal-access-to-early-pregnancy-scans-delays-detection-of-serious-conditions

03/02/2026

Did you know your anatomy scan isn’t just one check — it’s a detailed assessment of your baby’s growth, organs, placenta and overall wellbeing?

It’s one of the most important milestones in pregnancy and can provide invaluable reassurance for parents-to-be.

📅 Find out more or book your scan:
👉 https://www.fac-org.com

02/02/2026

👶 Have you reached one of those moments yet?
• First heartbeat
• First movement
• First clear scan image
Which milestone meant the most to you? 💙

30/01/2026

🧪 How accurate are non-invasive prenatal blood tests?

A large scientific review confirms that cell-free DNA testing (often referred to as NIPT or the Harmony test) is highly effective for screening common chromosomal conditions — while reinforcing that it remains a screening test, not a diagnosis.
Understanding what tests can (and can’t) tell you is an important part of informed care.

🔗 Read the review:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39644510/