11 - 20 of 200 results for "Prenatal diagnostic testing"
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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.
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Sickle cell disease - Diagnosis
Read about testing for sickle cell disease, including screening during pregnancy, newborn screening and tests to find out if you're a carrier of the sickle cell trait.
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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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Termination for fetal anomaly
If tests show your baby has a serious condition, having a termination to end the pregnancy (an abortion) is an option.
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Having a baby that might be born with a condition
Find out what you can expect if you continue with your pregnancy after screening has found something.
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Thalassaemia - Diagnosis
Read about screening for thalassaemia in pregnancy, testing for the condition later in life and getting a test to see if you're a carrier of thalassaemia.
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12-week scan
At 10 to 14 weeks of pregnancy, you should be offered a pregnancy dating scan. It will let you know a more reliable due date and check how your baby is developing.
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Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis
A diagnosis of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is usually based on a child's symptoms and the results of an ultrasound scan.
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Ultrasound scan
Find out about ultrasound scans, including what they're used for, how they’re done, and what to expect during your scan appointment.