Pregnancy comes with a long list of new things - and routine blood tests and ultrasounds are high on that list. But what are they all actually for?

In this short and sweet Call the Midwife episode, we break down the key routine tests offered throughout pregnancy, what they check for, and why they matter - minus the jargon and stress.

We cover:

• First trimester bloods: What’s included and what they’re screening for

• Genetic screening options (like NIPT and combined first trimester screening)

• Iron, vitamin D, blood group, antibodies and more

• Glucose tolerance testing (GTT): What to expect around 26–28 weeks

• Routine ultrasounds: Dating scan, nuchal translucency, morphology

• The role of informed consent and your right to ask questions at every step

Whether you’re newly pregnant or just want to feel more informed, this is a great starting point to understand what’s being tested - and why.

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Thanks for tuning in - and don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow parent-to-be.