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  • Chorionic villus sampling

    Read about why chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is offered during pregnancy, how it's carried out, and what the benefits and risks are.

  • Amniocentesis

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

  • Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - Complications

    Read about the complications of an untreated underactive thyroid, including heart problems, goitre and pregnancy-related complications.

  • Living with type 1 diabetes

    Advice on avoiding complications of type 1 diabetes, everyday life such as travel, driving and exercise, and life events such as pregnancy.

  • Thalassaemia - Living with

    Read about living with thalassaemia, including what you can do to stay healthy and advice about planning a pregnancy.

  • Thalassaemia - Diagnosis

    Read about screening for thalassaemia in pregnancy, testing for the condition later in life and getting a test to see if you're a carrier of thalassaemia.

  • Stillbirth - Preventing stillbirth

    Read about what you can do to help prevent stillbirth, including not smoking, avoiding alcohol and drugs during pregnancy and attending all of your antenatal appointments.

  • Spinal muscular atrophy - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) that can be carried out before, during and after pregnancy.

  • 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.

  • Sjögren's syndrome complications

    Read about the possible complications of Sjögren's syndrome, including eye damage, lung problems and pregnancy-related complications.