Prenatal Diagnosis
All pregnant women are offered screening tests, such as scans and/or blood tests, to assess the chance of a chromosomal abnormality in the baby, but at present a diagnostic test is the only way to obtain definite information about a baby's chromosomes during a pregnancy.
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Screening tests
Screening tests are non-invasive and do not pose any risk to the baby but they will not give enough information to confirm whether the baby has a chromosome defect.
Diagnostic tests
Invasive tests can rule out or confirm a chromosome abnormality but carry a risk of miscarriage for up to three weeks after the test. In twin or multiple pregnancies invasive tests can show if each baby has normal chromosomes.
Your Unborn Baby booklet
Your Unborn Baby
Explores the issues that arise after a prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 13 or trisomy 18
2012 SOFT Weekend NEW LOCATION SOLIHULL Village Hotel May 5/6th
Solihull DeVere Village Hotel will be the 2012 venue for the SOFT Weekend.
There will be T13/18 specialist speakers, a Time of Remembrance, a family SOFT dinner on the evening of the 5th, and a balloon release.
To book a double room with breakfast at the hotel at a discount rate of £60, (small supplement for a family room) ring 0844 980 0118 reference 'SOFT050512'. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Activities for children of all ages will replace the creche and the swimming leisure facilities are free to families who stay overnight.
Check back soon for Conference Booking Forms.
SOFT Magazines
- SOFT magazine - Daniela
- Autumn winter 2011
- Spring Summer 2011
- Autumn Winter 2010
- Spring 2010
- Autumn 2009
SOFT UK Scottish Conference November 12th 2011
The Scottish meeting was held on November 12th 2011 at the Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane,
21st SOFT Conference May 7-8th 2011
A brilliant Conference Weekend with a creche, talks, laughter and tears. Events arranged for members included a Time of Remembrance, balloons and sky lanterns........
Conference 2011
