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Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects many body organs, including lungs and digestive system. Learn about CF symptoms and treatments.
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What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a condition caused by 3 copies of chromosome 21. People with Down syndrome may have physical and intellectual disabilities.
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Nuchal translucency scan
A nuchal translucency scan is an ultrasound scan that helps in work out your risk of having a baby with chromosomal abnormality like Down syndrome.
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Tongue-tie
Babies born with tongue-tie can’t move their tounge freely. Having tongue-tie can make feeding more difficult for your baby, but help is available.
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Screening for Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder. Find out about the screening and diagnostic tests to detect the condition before your baby is born.
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Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart differences or defects (CHD) are a group of different heart problems that are present at birth. Learn more about the types of CHD.
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What is a congenital disorder?
Congenital disorders are health conditions that are present from birth. They are also called birth differences, congenital anomalies or birth defects.
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Rhesus D negative in pregnancy
Rhesus disease happens when the blood types of a mother and her baby don’t match. Find out what it could mean for your baby and how it is treated.
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Childhood disability
If your child has a disability, they may have challenges in their everyday life. Learn about disability rights and where to find support.
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Fragile X syndrome
People with Fragile X syndrome have intellectual disability, behavioural and learning challenges as well as certain physical characteristics.
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