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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. There is also information on pre-eclampsia.

  • Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy

    Find out about the causes of vaginal bleeding in pregnancy and what to do if it happens to you.

  • Bleeding gums in pregnancy

    Find out about bleeding gums in pregnancy and the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy. Also find an NHS dentist for your free dental care in pregnancy.

  • Screening tests in pregnancy

    Find out about screening tests in pregnancy. These include ultrasound scans and blood tests to try to find any health conditions that could affect you or your baby.

  • Screening for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis

    A screening blood test for the infectious diseases HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B is offered if you are pregnant in England. If you test positive, treatment can protect your baby.

  • Antenatal checks and tests

    Find out about checks and tests you'll be offered in pregnancy, including blood and urine tests, and blood tests for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.

  • Your first midwife appointment

    What happens at your first midwife appointment (booking appointment) including questions, blood tests and checks.

  • You and your baby at 8 weeks pregnant

    Read more about your baby's development and things to think about at 8 weeks of pregnancy, including advice about exercise and keeping fit, information for teenagers, your schedule of appointments and vaginal bleeding in pregnancy.

  • Your body after the birth

    Advice about stitches, piles, bleeding and other physical changes after birth, plus tips to help you make a healthy recovery.

  • MenACWY vaccine

    Find out about the MenACWY vaccine, including what it’s for, who should have it, how to get it and possible side effects.