21 - 30 of 229 results for "amniocentesis"
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Lumbar puncture
Find out about lumbar punctures, including why they’re done, what happens during the procedure, side effects, how to help your recovery, and possible complications.
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Biopsy
Find out about having a biopsy, why it's done and what happens on the day.
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IVF
Find out about IVF (in vitro fertilisation) including why it’s needed, who can have it, how it works and where to get support.
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Forceps or vacuum delivery
Find out about assisted birth or assisted delivery, where forceps or vacuum (ventouse) are used to help deliver the baby.
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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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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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What is an abortion
Find out what an abortion is and the 2 different ways it can be done.
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Tests and next steps for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Find out how acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is diagnosed, including what tests you might need to have and how long it takes to get the results.
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Ectopic pregnancy - Treatment
Unfortunately, the baby cannot be saved in an ectopic pregnancy. Treatment is usually needed to remove the pregnancy before it grows too large.
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Haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
Find out about haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN, previously called rhesus disease), what it is, how to prevent it and what the treatments are.