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  • Ear infections

    Find out about ear infections, which are very common, particularly in children. See a GP if the infection does not settle in a couple of days.

  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

    Find out more about cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that's usually harmless but can cause problems in babies.

  • Craniosynostosis

    Find out about craniosynostosis, a rare condition where a baby's skull does not grow properly and their head becomes an unusual shape.

  • Colic

    Find out about colic, including what the symptoms are, what you can do to help soothe your baby, and when to get medical help.

  • Cleft lip and palate

    Find out about cleft lip and palate, where a baby is born with a gap in their upper lip and/or the roof of their mouth.

  • Amniocentesis

    Read about amniocentesis, a diagnostic test carried out during pregnancy to assess whether your baby could develop a genetic or chromosomal condition.

  • Turner syndrome - Diagnosis

    Turner syndrome is sometimes diagnosed before a baby is born, although it is often identified during childhood or at puberty.

  • Thalassaemia - Thalassaemia carriers

    Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of thalassaemia and what it means for your health and any children you have.

  • Stillbirth - Causes

    Read about the causes of stillbirth, including complications with the placenta (the organ that links the baby’s blood supply to the mother’s).

  • 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.