It is important to emphasise that you do not have to provide blood samples or agree to all the tests we may offer you. Pregnant women must sign a consent form for all blood tests carried out.
You will be given a booklet ‘A Guide to Routine Blood Tests Offered during Pregnancy’ to enable you to make a fully informed choice. If you are unhappy about any of these tests, please discuss your concerns with us when you attend for your first antenatal visit.
Further information is also available in the 'A Guide to the Screening Test for Spina Bifida and Down's Syndrome' leaflet.