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Pregnancy tests

Find out how a home pregnancy test works.

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Pregnancy at week 5

You may still wonder, at week 5, if you are pregnant, but you can do a pregnancy test the day after you miss a period.

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Early signs of pregnancy

For women who have a regular menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Read about some of the other early pregnancy signs and symptoms.

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Blood tests during pregnancy

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

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Molar pregnancy

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

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Routine antenatal tests

During pregnancy, you'll be offered a range of tests, including blood tests and ultrasound scans. Each test can tell you something about you and your baby’s health.

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hCG levels

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone that can be detected in your urine and blood when you're pregnant.

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Cervical screening during pregnancy

Cervical screening can be performed at any time, including during pregnancy. Regular cervical screening is the best way to protect yourself against cervical cancer.

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What is prenatal screening?

Prenatal screening won't tell you if your baby has a health condition, but it can assess your risk. Learn more here about deciding whether to have a prenatal screening test.

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Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)

A non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) is a sensitive test to screen for Down syndrome and some other chromosomal disorders early in pregnancy.

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