Pregnancy and Newborns

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Bloodspot tests

An easy guide on bloodspot screening for newborn babies

Screening for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia

All you need to know about these tests

Screening for Down’s syndrome Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome

Pregnancy screening test information

Screening for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis

Information on screening for these conditions

Screening for blood group, D group and antibodies

Information on blood tests in pregnancy

Ultrasound scans

First scan at 11 to 14 weeks Second scan at 18 to 20 weeks

Hearing screening tests for babies needing special care

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Your baby’s visit to the audiology clinic

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Your baby has a hearing loss

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Your baby's hearing screening test

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All about breastfeeding

Easy read information about breastfeeding