Search results for pregnancy
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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.
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Spinal muscular atrophy - Diagnosis
Read about the tests for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) that can be carried out before, during and after pregnancy.
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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.
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Sjögren's syndrome complications
Read about the possible complications of Sjögren's syndrome, including eye damage, lung problems and pregnancy-related complications.
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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.
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Rhesus disease - Diagnosis
Rhesus disease is usually diagnosed during the routine screening tests you're offered during pregnancy.
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Pre-eclampsia - Symptoms
Pre-eclampsia rarely happens before the 20th week of pregnancy.
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Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Complications
Read about the complications of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), including eye and pregnancy problems and a serious condition known as a thyroid storm.
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Miscarriage - What happens
If you have a miscarriage, you may need to have any remaining pregnancy tissue removed from your womb.
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Miscarriage - Diagnosis
If you see your GP or midwife because of vaginal bleeding or other symptoms of miscarriage, you may be referred to an early pregnancy unit for tests.