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

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.

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.

Find out how a home pregnancy test works, how soon a test will read positive and what to do if your pregnancy test shows that you are pregnant.

Screening for carrier status is a blood test to see if you carry genes that are linked to certain health conditions. Learn more about this test here.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone that is found in your urine and blood when you're pregnant. Find out more about hCG here.

A molar pregnancy is a type of pregnancy where a baby does not develop. A molar pregnancy can be either complete or partial.

Although it usually causes no concern, group B streptococcus is a type of bacteria that can lead to complications during childbirth. Learn more about the group strep B test.

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.

Prenatal screening tests assess the chance of some medical problems your baby may have. Your healthcare provider can help decide if they're a good idea.