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  • Stillbirth

    Read about stillbirth, which is where a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. Find out the causes of stillbirth and how to reduce the risk.

  • Prader-Willi syndrome

    Find out about Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), which is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.

  • Gestational diabetes

    Find out what gestational diabetes is, what problems it can cause, how it's diagnosed, and what the treatments are.

  • DiGeorge syndrome (22q11 deletion)

    Find out about DiGeorge syndrome (22q11 deletion), including why it happens and what problems it can cause.

  • Congenital heart disease

    Find out about the different types of congenital heart disease, why it happens, the signs and symptoms and how it's treated.

  • 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.

  • Cerebral palsy

    Find out about cerebral palsy, including the symptoms, causes, when to get medical advice, how it's treated and what the outlook is.

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening

    Find out about abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, including who it's offered to, why it's done and what happens.

  • 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.

  • 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.