– Nuchal translucency scan – the scan is Baby’s first anatomy scan. It assesses the thickness of the Nuchal fold in the nape on Baby’s neck and can show risk of Down’s syndrome.
– Antenatal booking blood tests – the booking blood tests check important markers such as your blood group, iron, thyroid function and vitamin D, screen for immunity to childhood diseases (such as measles and chicken pox), and check for infections (eg. Hepatitis, HIV).
FUN FACT: Fingerprint formation begins in the womb during the third month of fetal development, around the 13th week.