NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) is a sophisticated screening test used to identify babies who are likely to be affected by the three most common chromosomal conditions affecting liveborn babies. These are trisomy 21 (Downs syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) and trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome). NIPT is frequently referred to as the Harmony test, but it is important to understand that…
If you are rhesus negative and pregnant this is information you need. Anti-D may not be needed or appropriate. A simple blood test can clarify but is not yet always offered by the NHS.
As the NHS continues to offer a very reduced service for pregnancy and birth, due to the Covid 19 situation, I am getting lots of calls and emails basically asking the same thing. What midwifery care do you need? Checks in pregnancy are being cancelled- does it matter? You need to know about pregnancy care and choices open to you.…