Screening information for Transgender and Non-binary individuals - About antenatal screening

Who: People who are pregnant

When: During pregnancy

Test: Blood tests and ultrasound scans

You will be offered antenatal screening tests during your pregnancy, to check your health and the health of your baby.

If you have any questions about antenatal screening, you can talk to your midwife.

Things you need to know about antenatal screening

If you are pregnant, you will be offered antenatal screening tests.

General information

You will be offered antenatal screening tests during your pregnancy to check your health and the health of your baby. A midwife will explain the different tests you can have as part of your routine antenatal care.

Screening may involve ultrasound scans and blood tests. These tests will be offered at different stages during your pregnancy. You can choose whether or not to have these tests.

If your screening test suggests a problem, you may be offered more tests and ultrasound scans.

What you can do

If you have any questions about antenatal screening you can talk to your midwife. For some people talking to a health professional may be difficult. You may want to get support from someone you trust to do this for you.

For more information, visit the antenatal screening page.

Page last reviewed: 24th February 2025