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Kids and technology

There are things you can do to minimise dangers for your child on the internet. Learn more about how much screen time is appropriate for your child.

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Physical activity and exercise for children

Here is advice about how much daily exercise your child needs for good health and fitness and how you can encourage your child to be more active.

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Surviving lockdown with children

Some tips to help keep you and your kids entertained during a lockdown.

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Cervical screening during pregnancy

Cervical screening can be performed at any time, including during pregnancy. Regular cervical screening can protect you against cervical cancer.

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Genetic carrier screening

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.

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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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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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Newborn hearing test

The newborn hearing screening test allows those babies who have hearing loss to be identified early.

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Pregnancy at week 10

Think about the prenatal screening tests you might have, and whether you want a dating scan to confirm your due date.

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Pregnancy at week 11

During week 11, you might have your first ultrasound and see your baby for the first time.

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