Umbilical blood from the cord of newborn babies can be collected and used. You might consider donating cord blood, or banking for for family use.

Find out more about the blood tests you be offered during your pregnancy. what they test for and when you’ll be offered them.

High blood pressure in pregnancy is a common medical problem that usually disappears after the birth. It may signal a serious condition called pre-eclampsia.

It’s common in pregnancy for your blood pressure to drop slightly at first, before rising to pre-pregnancy levels by the time your baby is born.

Rhesus disease is an incompatibility between your and your baby’s blood types. Find out what it could mean for your baby and how it is treated.

Rhesus disease is an incompatibility between your and your baby’s blood types. Find out what it could mean for your baby and how it is treated.

A low platelet count in pregnancy is usually caused by the normal changes of pregnancy, but sometimes it can be caused by more serious health problems.

During pregnancy, you'll be offered various blood tests and ultrasound scans. Find out what each test can tell you about you and your baby's health.

Swollen ankles and feet are very common during pregnancy. Learn how to help relieve some of the discomfort and know whether any symptoms are serious.

Some women will experience complications such as bleeding, itching high blood pressure or severe vomiting during pregnancy that will require treatment.