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  • Hysterectomy

    Find out about hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus). You'll no longer be able to get pregnant after the operation.

  • What happens

    Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) involves taking a sample of cells from the tissue of the placenta (the 'chorionic villi').

  • Soothing a crying baby

    NHS information on how to help soothe a crying baby and coping strategies for parents and carers.

  • Jaundice in babies

    Find out about jaundice in newborn babies, including what can cause it, what symptoms to watch out for and how more serious cases are treated.

  • How an abortion is done

    Find out about what happens when you have a medical abortion or a surgical abortion.

  • Stretch marks in pregnancy

    Find out what causes stretch marks in pregnancy, when they happen, what they look like, and who might be likely to get them.

  • Vaginal discharge

    Find out about vaginal discharge, including what's normal, signs of a problem, what can cause unusual discharge and when to get medical advice.

  • Hospital admissions

    Read about how you're admitted to hospital, including admission letters, cancelling or rearranging appointments, and what usually happens at pre-assessment appointments.

  • Screening for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis

    A screening blood test for the infectious diseases HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B is offered if you are pregnant in England. If you test positive, treatment can protect your baby.

  • Period problems

    If problems with your periods are affecting your life, there's help and support available.