Stillborn at 36 weeks-genetic testing

[OPGsMummy]

I lost my baby boy 2 weeks ago, he was born sleeping at 36 weeks with severely enlarged ventricles and a bleed on his brain. He has gone for a post mortem and genetic testing, specifically trying to look for the L1CAM mutation. The consultant had to warn us it could be up to a years wait. Im in a nightmare right now and to think that could be the case just makes me feel even more hopeless. Does anyone have any experience with genetic testing with the NHS?

if it does come back that baby has inherited L1CAM, I will only be able to have baby girls. I can’t even imagine the anxiety I’ll experience if I get pregnant again after going 36 weeks with no problems.

Xxx

So very sorry for the loss of Oscar. What a truly beautiful boy and I'm sure he knows he is loved so very much.

Look after yourself, as a previous poster said, call the switchboard and ask to be put through to consultants secretary. Tell her you have some questions you didn't think to ask at the time xx