Pregnancy in friend with previous pregnancy problems

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I'd like to know where I can direct a pregnant friend for help and support if she finds her baby has chromosomal issues.

She's had two ectopic pregnancies before leading to the removal of one fallopian tube and one termination at 14 weeks because her baby was found to have Trisomy 18. She was abroad when all this happened and was very much alone.

She's now pg again and is terrified it's all going to go wrong.

Are there support groups out there for i. traumatic upset that she's had and ii. chromosomal problems so that she can come to terms with what she's been through and in case she's got to go through it again.

I'd appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Hi,

There are a couple of support organisations she might find helpful.

The miscarriage association offers support for anyone who has lost a baby either through miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy

Sands and antenatal results and choices may also be helpful.

Hoping your friend has a happy and healthy 9 months.

Thank you very much.

I can really recomend ARC. I had a termination at 20 weeks as my son had T21 (Downs). They were very helpful.

Your friend should also talk to her GP about what support she can get. My maternity hospital has a genetic counsellor who I saw after I lost my son. She went through all the screening and diagnostic tests with me so that when I conceived again I knew I wanted a CVS which I had at 12 weeks. She supported my husband and I through all of this and I rang her on the day I got my all clear!

I wish your friend lots of luck

A

xxx