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  • Amniocentesis - Why it's offered

    Read about amniocentesis, a diagnostic test that may be offered to detect a serious or potentially serious condition in your baby.

  • Reye's syndrome

    Find out about Reye's syndrome, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it's treated and how to prevent it.

  • Pneumonia

    Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent it.

  • Spina bifida - Causes

    Read about the risk factors for spina bifida. The exact cause is unknown, but a lack of folic acid before and during pregnancy is a significant risk factor.

  • Prader-Willi syndrome - Management

    Find out how Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is managed. Although it cannot be cured, you’ll be supported by a team of healthcare professionals to help you manage the condition.

  • Malnutrition – Causes

    Find out what causes malnutrition. It can be caused by a long-term health condition that leads to a loss of appetite or disrupts the body's ability to digest food or absorb nutrients.

  • Anxiety disorders in children

    Read about anxiety disorders in children and teenagers, with links to other useful resources.

  • Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

    Find out about generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) including the symptoms, causes, how it's diagnosed and the treatment and support available.

  • 20-week scan

    Find out more about the 20-week screening scan (also called the anomaly scan), which looks for 11 different conditions in your baby. Find out how to get it, what happens during the test and when you get the results.

  • 6-in-1 vaccine

    NHS information about the 6-in-1 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it, how to get it and side effects.