21 - 30 of 211 results for "antenatal and newborn screening"
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Chorionic villus sampling
Read about why chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is offered during pregnancy, how it's carried out, and what the benefits and risks are.
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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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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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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.
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What is cervical screening?
Find out what cervical screening is and how it can help protect you from cervical cancer.
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Your baby's health and development reviews
Find out when your baby will have their health and development reviews (health visitor checks), and what happens at each one.
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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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Genetic and genomic testing
Find out about genetic and genomic testing on the NHS including how it works, when it's available, what the results can show and how genetic counselling can help.
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Further help and support for cervical screening
Find out where to get further help and support with cervical screening.
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Lung cancer screening
Find out about lung health checks (lung cancer screening), including who can get them and what will happen at your appointment.