An ultrasound scan is the only sure way to know whether you’re having twins.

This article is for teenagers who are pregnant and planning to have a baby. Continuing your education during pregnancy helps you build a positive future for yourself and your baby.

A healthy lifestyle in pregnancy is important for you and your baby. A healthy pregnancy lifestyle includes eating well, staying active, quitting cigarettes, vapes and alcohol, and monitoring baby movements.

If you’re in your teens and you find out that you’re pregnant, you might have strong and mixed feelings. It’s good to tell trusted people about your pregnancy. They can support you emotionally and practically.

If you’re pregnant and in your teens, you might need special pregnancy care and extra support. If you think you’re pregnant, take a pregnancy test. If the test is positive, see a doctor.

If your teenage child is pregnant, you have a big role to play. You can help your child work through their feelings and figure out what pregnancy support they need.

Genetic testing looks for changes in genes. A change in just one gene can cause a serious medical condition or disability.

If your child is diagnosed with a genetic condition, doctors might recommend genetic counselling. Genetic counselling can help you learn about the genetic condition and how it might affect your child.

Finding out your unborn baby has a chromosomal anomaly or disability can be distressing. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. It can help to talk with your doctor, midwife or genetic counsellor about your unborn baby’s condition and your options.

Antenatal screening and diagnostic tests can pick up some chromosomal anomalies that cause disability.