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# Dr Duncan Birth

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Is My Diet Good Enough For My Baby?](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/is-my-diet-good-enough-for-my-baby/) - Worried your diet isn't giving your baby what it needs? Dr Keith Duncan explains pregnancy nutrition, key foods, and supplements. Read his expert guide.
- [Is It Safe To Fly During Pregnancy?](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/is-it-safe-to-fly-during-pregnancy/) - Wondering if flying during pregnancy is safe? Dr Keith Duncan MD FRCOG explains the risks, best trimesters to fly, and airline tips. Read his expert guide.
- [What Should I Pack In My Hospital Bag?](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/what-should-i-pack-in-my-hospital-bag/) - Not sure what to pack in your hospital bag? Dr Keith Duncan shares his expert checklist for labour, birth, and your newborn. Read his expert guide.
- [How do I know my baby will be ok?](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/how-do-i-know-my-baby-will-be-ok/) - What antenatal tests check your baby's wellbeing — and which are optional? Dr Keith Duncan MD FRCOG explains routine scans, blood tests, and what to ask.
- [What is my risk of miscarriage?](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/what-is-my-risk-of-miscarriage/) - Worried about miscarriage? Discover how miscarriage risk changes by week, key risk factors, and when to seek help, explained clearly by consultant obstetrician Dr Keith Duncan.

## Pages

- [Home](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/) - Dr Keith Duncan is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with 30+ years of experience offering private maternity care and gynaecology services in London.
- [Fees](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/fees/) - Private maternity fees at The Portland Hospital: consultation and scan prices plus fixed-price care packages including delivery and 24hr phone access.
- [Dr Duncan's Book](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/anything-pregnancy/) - Dr Keith Duncan answers the 50 essential questions every expectant parent asks. 30+ years' experience, 4,000+ deliveries. Available now on Amazon.
- [FAQs](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/faqs/) - Answers to the most common questions about private maternity care with Dr Keith Duncan - from appointments and insurance to high-risk pregnancy and hospital choice.
- [Collaborations](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/collaborations/) - Trusted partners for pregnancy and postpartum care. Explore Dr Duncan's recommended services including wellness retreats, fitness coaching, and family support.
- [About](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/about/) - Dr Keith Duncan MD FRCOG: London consultant obstetrician with 30+ years' experience and 4,000+ deliveries. Expert in high-risk pregnancy and private maternity care.
- [Nutrition](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/nutrition/) - Essential nutrition guidance for pregnancy. Learn what to eat for a healthy pregnancy and which foods to avoid to protect you and your developing baby.
- [Journey Through Pregnancy](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/journey-through-pregnancy/) - Complete week-by-week pregnancy timeline with Dr Duncan. From early scans through delivery, discover what to expect at each stage of your pregnancy journey.
- [Testimonials](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/testimonials/) - Read patient testimonials for Dr Keith Duncan. Patients praise his calm approach, expert care, and support throughout pregnancy.
- [Obstetric Care](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/obstetric-care/) - Private obstetric care packages with Dr Duncan at The Portland Hospital. Antenatal care, reassurance scans, and 24hr support throughout your pregnancy.
- [Flight Advice During Pregnancy](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/flight-advice-during-pregnancy/) - Safe flying advice during pregnancy. Learn how to reduce thrombosis risk on flights, when to consult Dr Duncan, and get Fit to Fly letters when needed.
- [Contact Us](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/contact-us/) - Contact Dr Duncan's secretary Colette to book your appointment. Clinics across London at The Portland Hospital, Ovara Health, and 132 Harley Street.
- [Caesarean Sections](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/caesarean-sections/) - A comprehensive guide to elective and emergency caesarean sections. Learn what to expect during the procedure and how Dr Duncan supports your birth experience.
- [Ultrasound Baby Scans](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/ultrasound-baby-scans/) - Private ultrasound scans throughout pregnancy. Early dating, nuchal, anomaly, and wellbeing growth scans performed by Dr Duncan, a fetal medicine specialist.
- [Gynaecology](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/gynaecology/) - Comprehensive gynaecology services in London with Dr Duncan. Well-woman reviews, fertility assessments, menopause care, and same-day appointments available.
- [Blog](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/blog/) - Expert pregnancy advice from Dr Keith Duncan MD FRCOG. Articles on miscarriage risk, nutrition, flight advice, hospital-bag essentials and more.
- [Reading and Links](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/reading-and-links/) - Curated pregnancy resources recommended by Dr Duncan. Essential reading lists and pregnancy apps to support your journey from conception through birth.
- [Information Library](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/information-library/) - Trusted pregnancy, birth, and postnatal resources from consultant obstetrician Dr Keith Duncan. Guides on nutrition, emergencies, hospital bags, flight advice, and more.
- [Hospital Bag Guidelines](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/hospital-bag-guidelines/) - Complete hospital bag checklist for labour and delivery. Everything you and your baby need for your stay at The Portland Hospital with Dr Duncan's guidance.
- [Emergencies](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/emergencies/) - Emergency guidance for Dr Duncan's patients. Learn which pregnancy symptoms require immediate attention and when to contact Dr Duncan or The Portland Hospital.

## Timeline Stories

- [33-34 weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/33-34-weeks/) - - Repeat growth scan - You can protect your baby from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by having the RSV vaccine at 34 weeks. This is available at The Portland Hospital; simply ask Dr Duncan and he can administer. The Portland will invoice you directly for this vaccine. - If your thyroid function was previously impaired,
- [26-28 Weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/26-28-weeks/) - - Repeat growth scan - Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) or random glucose test - Repeat screening for anaemia/antibodies and screening for Gestational Diabetes - If Mum and Baby do not share the same Rhesus factor (the presence, or absence, of a red blood cell protein) then Mum will be offered Anti-D immunoglobulin. - The Portland
- [6-9 weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/6-9-weeks/) - - Early pregnancy scan - Baby’s heartbeat can be detected on scan from 6+ weeks. - A repeat scan at 8-9 weeks may be performed to confirm pregnancy progression.
- [Postnatal](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/postnatal/) - - Dr Duncan does an early postnatal check at 2 weeks, and a further check at 6 weeks.
- [39-41+ weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/39-40-weeks/) - - Induction of labour if required
- [39 Weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/39-weeks/) - - Delivery by caesarean section, whether by choice or due to medical necessity, happens around 39 weeks’ gestation.
- [37-40 weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/37-40-weeks/) - - Repeat growth scans and maternal wellbeing checks
- [35-36 weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/35-36-weeks/) - - Repeat growth scan - If you are planning a vaginal delivery, you will screen for Group B Strep. FUN FACT: At 36 weeks Baby’s lungs are fully formed and ready to breathe on their own.
- [29-32 weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/29-32-weeks/) - - Repeat growth scan - If you have not yet developed your birth plan, Dr Duncan will discuss this with you.
- [23-24 Weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/23-24-weeks/) - - Growth scan, with uterine artery Dopplers - Growth scans monitor Baby’s weight and measurements, and when performed regularly also show the rate of growth. This can be used an indicator of fetal or maternal complications. The arterial Dopplers measure the flow of blood, from Mum to Baby. - If your thyroid function was previously
- [19-21 Weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/19-21-weeks/) - - Anomaly/anatomy scan - this scan assesses Baby’s developing anatomy in detail. FUN FACT: Baby now has recognisable eyes and eyebrows.
- [16-17 Weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/16-17-weeks/) - - Early anomaly/anatomy scan - Dr Duncan will start to observe and track Baby’s anatomical development. FUN FACT: Hair follicles have started developing, and it is possible to start feeling ‘flutters’ which are Baby’s movements.
- [12-13 Weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/12-13-weeks/) - - Nuchal translucency scan - the scan is Baby’s first anatomy scan. It assesses the thickness of the Nuchal fold in the nape on Baby’s neck and can show risk of Down’s syndrome. - Antenatal booking blood tests - the booking blood tests check important markers such as your blood group, iron, thyroid function and
- [10+ weeks](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/cool_timeline/10-weeks/) - Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) - This combination ultrasound scan/maternal blood test can be performed from 10 weeks. The fetal DNA which is now present in Mum’s blood can be screened for the most common trisomies (Down's, Edward's and Patau's syndromes). The test will also report the fetal sex if you choose to know.

## Categories

- [Anything Pregnancy - Dr Duncan's Book](https://drduncanbirth.co.uk/category/anything-pregnancy-dr-duncans-book/)