11 - 20 of 229 results for "amniocentesis"
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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. Read about how it's carried out and where to get support.
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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.
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Stillbirth
Read about stillbirth, which is where a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. Find out the causes of stillbirth and how to reduce the risk.
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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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Hysteroscopy
Find out about hysteroscopy, a procedure used to examine the womb (uterus) to diagnose and treat some women's health conditions.
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Hydrocephalus - Diagnosis
Find out how hydrocephalus is diagnosed. CT and MRI scans are often used to examine the brain in detail and help diagnose the condition.
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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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20-week scan
Find out more about the 20-week screening scan (also called the anomaly scan), which looks for 11 different conditions in your baby. Find out how to get it, what happens during the test and when you get the results.
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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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Colposcopy
Find out what a colposcopy is, what it is for, what happens on the day and what the results mean.