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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.
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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.
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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.
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Your first midwife appointment
What happens at your first midwife appointment (booking appointment) including questions, blood tests and checks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hepatitis B vaccine
Find out about the hepatitis B vaccine, including why it’s given, who can have it and what side effects it can have.
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Screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia
Find out about screening tests for sickle cell and thalassaemia in pregnancy, including when you'll be offered screening, what it involves and what happens if you test positive.
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking warfarin
NHS medicines information on warfarin and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.