Blood test during pregnancy

Between weeks 8 and 13 of the pregnancy, the laboratory will test your blood for the infectious diseases HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B (HBV) and for antibodies against foreign blood groups. If you have any of these, they may cause your baby to become ill. In almost all cases, treatment will be able to protect your baby. Find out more

NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing)

If you want to know whether your child has Down syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome or Patau’s syndrome while you are still pregnant, you can choose to undergo NIPT. All three of these syndromes concern chromosomal abnormalities. The NIPT is a blood test. You can have your blood tested starting from 10 weeks into your pregnancy. Find out more

13-week scan

You can have your baby screened for severe physical abnormalities. These may not always be very visible, as the baby is still small. Find out more

20-week scan

Between weeks 18 and 21 of your pregnancy, you can have your baby screened for physical abnormalities. Since your baby is larger at this point, more details will be visible. Find out more

Heel prick test

Your baby will undergo the heel prick test in the first week after birth. This is a blood test. The heel prick test can detect severe congenital disorders, meaning treatment can start in time. This will prevent serious harm to your baby's development. Find out more

Hearing test

The hearing test will take place in the first month after birth, to test whether your baby’s hearing is sufficient to properly learn how to talk. This test will usually be done at home, together with the heel prick test. If hearing loss is detected earlier, treatment can begin sooner, making it easier for your child to learn how to talk. Find out more