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Blood tests during pregnancy
During pregnancy you will be offered blood tests which form an important part of your care. They help to protect your health and the health of your baby. Find out what your blood is tested for
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Ultrasound scans during pregnancy
In addition to early and mid-pregnancy scans, you will be offered further scans if there are specific indications to do so. Find out more about these scans
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Screening for infectious diseases
You will be offered a blood test for infections that can affect you and your baby, such as hepatitis B, syphilis and HIV. Find out why you'll be tested for these diseases.
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Early pregnancy scan (booking or dating scan)
The early pregnancy scan is offered between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy to check your baby’s development. Find out what this scan can show.
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Diagnostic tests in pregnancy
After screening tests, you might be offered diagnostic tests if your baby has a 'high chance' result for sickle cell disorder, thalassaemia, Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome or Patau's syndrome. Diagnostic tests include Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis.
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Arranging or changing your diabetic eye screening (DES) appointment
Most health boards have a diabetic eye screening (DES) service that can arrange appointments and answer any questions you have. Find out how to contact your local service.
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Newborn infant physical examination
Your newborn baby will be examined carefully within their first 3 days to find any obvious physical issues. Find out why the newborn infant physical examination is done and what may happen next
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Heart attack
Find out about heart attacks, how they're treated and the recovery process after a heart attack.
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Loss of libido
Loss of libido (sex drive) is a common problem affecting up to one in five men – and even more women – at some point in their life.
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Tests for diagnosing heart conditions
In order to identify common heart conditions you will need to undergo some tests, these could include blood pressure tests, checking your pulse, X-rays and stress tests