The test gives an early warning of a condition that can be fatal for the mother and baby, new guidelines say.
A simple blood test can help spot pre-eclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition in pregnancy, and should be offered to women on the NHS, new draft guidelines for England say.
The test checks the health of the placenta, which provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby in the womb.Many hospitals have already started using the placental growth factor test.Abnormally low levels could be an indicator the placenta is not developing properly.
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