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In my experience, both professionally and
personally, yes, there certainly is pressure to terminate once given a positive
result. I do know mothers of DS and other
syndrome babies who have the test next time round, NOT to terminate, but to
prepare against the shock at birth. This is certainly a valid reason for
some, but many doctors in particular cannot understand anyone continuing a
pregnancy if the baby were to be 'defective'. It is a brave couple indeed who
continue with their pregnancy in the face of this.
There is a brilliant book "Expecting Adam" by
Martha Beck which is the story of one couple in this situation.
Sue
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil
is for good men to do nothing"
Edmund Burke
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Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 2:41
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Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] CF
screening
The
article is great, and I wish I'd had it for antenatal visits. So many women
think if they have all the tests they'll have a ok baby. We pushed the
tests, even though we were supposed to be low intervention. Have the
tests if you want, as Robyn says, it doesn't mean you have to terminate.
Can anyone tell us if there is pressure following a positive
result?
This article on the birthinternational site is good for decisions re
downs, I am sure it could be extrapolated to CF.
Cheers
Judy
Robyn Dempsey
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Who says that because testing is available,
that you have to terminate?
The testing allows choice.
My sister has made friends who have children
with CF, they knew they carried the gene and took the attitude " I know
what to do with CF kids, it doesn't bother me".
On! ce again, I read judgment.
Testing allows choice.....the choice to
terminate, or the choice to prepare for a child with extra
needs.
Robyn D
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