61 - 70 of 201 results for "Genetic screening in pregnancy"
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Sickle cell disease - Carriers
Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of sickle cell and what it means for your health and any children you may have.
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Your breast screening results
Find out how long it takes to get the results of breast screening and what your result means.
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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis
Find out how autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is diagnosed. Urine tests and specialised blood tests are used, plus an ultrasound scan, CT scan or MRI scan.
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Illegal drugs in pregnancy
Taking illegal or street drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy when you're pregnant could harm your baby. Find out how to get support.
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Why it's offered
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is offered to pregnant women at risk of having a baby with a serious genetic disorder.
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Womb (uterus) cancer - Tests and next steps
Find out about the main tests for womb cancer and how to get support if you’ve been diagnosed.
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Exercise in pregnancy
Find out about the benefits of exercise in pregnancy, including which kinds of exercise you can do, such as yoga and swimming, and which you should avoid.
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Diagnosis of infertility
Read about when to get help for infertility, the initial assessment that you and your partner will have and the types of tests that may be done.
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Drinking alcohol while pregnant
The safest thing you can do if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying for a baby, is to avoid alcohol.
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High blood pressure (hypertension) and pregnancy
Find out how having high blood pressure can affect your pregnancy and why you'll need specialist care.