Down Syndrome Risk Assessment: What Is Evaluated During the 12-Week Ultrasound?

Assessing the risk of Down syndrome is one of the most important evaluations performed during the first trimester of pregnancy. It is mainly carried out during the 11–12-week ultrasound scan, together with specific blood tests, and estimates the probability that the baby may have certain chromosomal abnormalities. In this article, we explain what is assessed, […]

What food should I eat and what food should I avoid during pregnancy?

Durante el embarazo, una alimentación equilibrada es clave para el bienestar de la madre y el desarrollo del bebé. En este artículo de Clínica Fertia te explicamos qué comer y qué evitar, qué nutrientes son esenciales y cómo planificar una dieta saludable en cada etapa de la gestación.

Pregnancy at 40: Risks and Benefits

Becoming a mum after the age of 40 is becoming increasingly common in Spain. According to the National Statistics Institute (INE), in 2020 there were 5,972 women who gave birth at the age of 40, compared to 3,830 babies born to mothers aged 25. There are already more pregnant women in their 40s (or older) […]