Pre-Natal Results

During pregnancy women are routinely offered screening tests such as an ultrasound scan or a blood test. Some women and couples will be told that there is a risk their foetus has a serious abnormality. This may cause feelings of deep shock, acute grief and confusion.

The IFPA is here to provide counselling support to women and couples throughout and after the pre-natal screening and testing process. We offer specialised, non-directive counselling. Our counsellors will support you through your decision-making process as you consider your options relative to your life circumstances.

 
Our service is for women and couples who are:

• Making decisions during and after the pre-natal testing process
• Told that their foetus has an abnormality
• Having to make difficult decisions about continuing with a pregnancy
• Having to make difficult decisions about ending the pregnancy
• In need of information on abortion and how to access services overseas
• Having to cope with complex and painful issues after a decision, including bereavement

Help is offered for as long as is needed

Contact:

IFPA National Pregnancy Counselling Service 1850 49 50 51

IFPA centres offering counselling are located in Cork, Dublin City, Dundalk, Galway, Gorey, Letterkenny, Limerick, Monaghan, Sligo, Tallaght and Waterford.

Links:

• Antenatal Results and Choices

 
IFPA is a pro-choice organisation and our counsellors will support a woman's own choice in all cases.