Prenatal diagnosis (PND)

Every woman and every couple wishes for a healthy child. Yet 3-5 % of newborns come into the world with illnesses or disabilities.

In the last few years, medicine has developed a range of pre-birth examination possibilities (prenatal diagnosis = PND), to recognize illnesses and abnormalities in the unborn child. Today, PND has become almost a standard service for all pregnant women, however PND is no guarantee of a healthy child.

The advisory service of pro familia Mainz offers you the following possibilities:

Before an examination:

  • Form your own opinion on the examinations offered
  • Be supported in your decision, whether you have the examination(s) carried out and which ones

While waiting for the results:

  • Help you get through the waiting period
  • Help to deal with fears and doubts
  • Think about possible consequences

After the examination:

  • Discuss what the findings mean
  • Make a decision that you are confident with, in the case of unusual findings
  • Find out about the assistance offered when living with an ill or disabled child
  • Be informed about medical, legal and psychological aspects of an abortion
  • Be accompanied after an abortion or the death of a child
  • Support possibilities and finding reserves of power – e.g. in the partnership

Every pregnant woman and every couple has the right to a psychosocial consultation before, during and after PND.

The consultation is voluntary and free. The consultation at pro familia takes into account your individual circumstances and is open ended.

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