Search results for Childbirth and pregnancy specialists

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  • Childhood cataracts - Causes

    Read about the possible causes of childhood cataracts, which include genes and genetic conditions and infections during pregnancy, such as rubella, chickenpox and toxoplasmosis.

  • Stillbirth

    Read about stillbirth, which is where a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy.

  • Having a baby if you're LGBT+

    Find out about ways to have a family if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary, plus information on testosterone and pregnancy, and chestfeeding your baby

  • 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.

  • Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)

    If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).

  • Screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia

    Find out about screening tests for sickle cell and thalassaemia in pregnancy, including when you'll be offered screening, what it involves and what happens if you test positive.

  • 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.

  • Female sterilisation

    Find out how female sterilisation (also called “getting your tubes tied” or tubal ligation) works to prevent pregnancy, how it’s done and what to expect after surgery.

  • 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.

  • Your antenatal care

    Find out how to start your antenatal care in pregnancy, and read about the tests, checks and health advice you can expect, including information about reduced foetal movement.