Screening tests in pregnancy

Screening tests in pregnancy

Screening tests are used to find people at higher chance of a health condition. Whether or not to have each test is a personal choice that only the individual invited for screening can make.

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Screening tests are also offered for babies soon after they are born so they can be given appropriate treatment as quickly as possible if needed.

Watch a video showing the screening tests available during pregnancy and for newborn babies.

Read the Screening tests for you and your baby leaflet before your midwife booking appointment to find out much more about the screening tests offered during and after pregnancy. This information is also available in other languages and easy guides.

Further information

Screening tests in pregnancy

Information on NHS.uk

Screening tests for you and your baby

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Source URL: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/maternity/screening-tests-in-pregnancy

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  1. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/maternity/screening-tests-in-pregnancy
  2. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby/introduction
  3. http://www.gov.uk/phe/pregnancy-newborn-screening
  4. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby-description-in-brief
  5. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby-easy-guides
  6. https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/your-pregnancy-care/screening-tests/
  7. https://vimeo.com/showcase/7081234
  8. https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/shortcuts/