Cord blood banking is the collection of blood from the umbilical cord and placenta. Stem cells in the blood can be used to treat disease.

High blood pressure in pregnancy is common and usually disappears after birth. It can signal a serious condition called pre-eclampsia.

Blood tests are offered during your pregnancy to assess the health of you and your baby. Find out about these tests and when you'll be offered them.

It’s common in pregnancy for your blood pressure to drop slightly at first, before rising to pre-pregnancy levels by the time your baby is born.

Rhesus disease is an incompatibility between your and your baby’s blood types. Find out what it could mean for your baby and how it is treated.

Rhesus disease is an incompatibility between your and your baby’s blood types. Find out what it could mean for your baby and how it is treated.

A low platelet count in pregnancy is usually caused by the normal changes of pregnancy, but sometimes it can be caused by more serious health problems.

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

Swollen ankles and feet are very common during pregnancy. Learn how to help relieve some of the discomfort and know whether any symptoms are serious.

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can happen in pregnancy, causing high blood pressure. Read about the symptoms and treatment of pre-eclampsia.