1 - 10 of 211 results for "antenatal and newborn screening"
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If antenatal screening tests find something
What to expect if antenatal pregnancy screening finds there might be a problem with the baby. Includes where to find out more information, plus where to get support if you have to make a difficult decision.
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Screening tests in pregnancy
Find out about screening tests in pregnancy. These include ultrasound scans and blood tests to try to find any health conditions that could affect you or your baby.
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NHS screening
Find out about the different types of screening offered by the NHS in England.
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Screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia
Find out about screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia in pregnancy, including how and why it's done, how to get it and when you receive the results.
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Your antenatal care and appointments
Find out about NHS antenatal (pregnancy) care, including how to get it, when you'll have appointments and what happens at them.
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Newborn blood spot test
Find out more about the newborn blood spot test (formerly called the heel prick test), which checks for 10 rare but serious conditions and is recommended for all babies. Find out how to get it, what happens during the test and when you get the results.
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Newborn hearing screening
Read about how newborn hearing screening is carried out, what is screened for, and when you can expect to get the results.
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Amniocentesis
Find out about amniocentesis – a test offered during pregnancy to check for certain conditions in your baby. Find out what happens during amniocentesis and about any risks or complications.
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Screening for Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome and Patau's syndrome
Read about screening for Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome and Patau's syndrome in pregnancy, which is offered for all babies. Find out how to get it, what happens and when you get the results.
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Antenatal care with twins
Find out about what tests and scans to expect when you're having twins or more, plus the risks of a twin or triplet pregnancy.