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Routine antenatal tests

During pregnancy, you'll be offered different blood tests and ultrasound scans. Learn what each test can tell you about your and your baby's health.

Dwarfism

Dwarfism refers to people of short stature. Most people with dwarfism lead relatively long and healthy lives. Find out more about dwarfism here.

Group B streptococcal infection

Group B streptococcal (GBS) infection is a bacterial infection. Find out about prevention, symptoms and treatment, including in babies and pregnancy.

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