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  • If antenatal screening tests find something

    What to expect if antenatal pregnancy screening finds there might be a problem with the baby. Includes where to find out more information, plus where to get support if you have to make a difficult decision.

  • After an incident

    Find out what to do if someone is injured in an incident. First, make sure it’s safe to help and then check the breathing of the person who is injured.

  • How an abortion is done

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

  • Newborn physical examination

    Every baby will be offered a newborn physical examination. It checks things such as their eyes and heart for any problems that might need treatment.

  • Newborn blood spot test

    Find out more about the newborn blood spot test (formerly called the heel prick test), which checks for 10 rare but serious conditions and is recommended for all babies. Find out how to get it, what happens during the test and when you get the results.

  • Drinking alcohol while pregnant

    The safest thing you can do if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying for a baby, is to avoid alcohol.

  • Congenital heart disease in pregnancy

    Find out about the risks of congenital heart disease in pregnancy, and where to get support.

  • Weight gain in pregnancy

    Weight gain in pregnancy varies greatly. Most pregnant women gain between 10kg and 12.5kg (22lb to 28lb), putting on most of the weight after week 20.

  • Post-mortem

    A post-mortem, also known as an autopsy, is the examination of a body after death. The aim of a post-mortem is to determine the cause of death.

  • Signs that labour has begun

    Find out how to recognise the signs of labour, which can include contractions, a show, waters breaking, backache and needing the toilet.