Tests & Screenings

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Diabetes in Pregnancy – will this affect me?

5 things to know about diabetes in pregnancy: Diabetes in pregnancy is common, up to 1 in 10 pregnancies will develop it. Some women are known to be at higher risk and will be offered a test, called a...

Blood pressure in pregnancy: what is normal and why is it checked in pregnancy

5 things to know   Blood pressure is measured each time you see a midwife or doctor during pregnancy   The main reason blood pressure is checked is to screen for pre-eclampsia, which is a complication...

I have been told I need growth scans in pregnancy – why? Should I worry?

6 things to know: You might need growth scans in pregnancy for lots of reasons. The most common reason is if you are at higher risk of having a baby who grows less than expected. Other reasons include...

When will I get scanned in pregnancy? What can the scans see?

Pregnancy scans: when they happen and what they show? 5 things to know about routine scans in pregnancy: Ultrasound scans are used to screen your baby during pregnancy. If you are not at increased...

I have been told I have a low PAPP-A – what is this and what does it mean?

5 things to know about PAPP-A: 1. It is a protein made by the placenta 2. Low levels are associated with placental complications, such as poor growth in the baby, high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia)...

Should I be screened for Down’s syndrome? What is Down’s syndrome?

Screening for Down’s syndrome – what is it and should I get screened? 7 things to know about Down’s syndrome screening in pregnancy:...

What to expect from a glucose tolerance test

I have been told I need a ‘GTT’ – what on earth is that and what is it for? 5 things to know:...
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