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Special
Program for Pregnancy Loss
Learning that there is something wrong with your unborn baby is
devastating news. The decision whether or not to terminate the
pregnancy is an agonizing decision.
Please know that our counselors are trained and able to help you through
this terrible time.
We also work with other professionals who can provide additional
counseling services if desired, either individually or in a group
setting. Supportive therapy is available for the pregnancy loss
as well as genetics counseling through our referral program.
Prenatal diagnosis may not
occur until well into the second trimester of a pregnancy. When a fetal
abnormality is diagnosed grieving may begin long before a decision is
made to interrupt the pregnancy.
Most parents make this very agonizing decision based on what is the most
loving thing they are able to do for themselves and their family.
The staff at Women's
Health Services are sensitive to your situation and has many years
of experience helping families through this very difficult time.
(See description of our Second
Trimester procedure).
Women's Health Services will need to contact your doctor to receive copies
of all of the reports regarding your diagnosis.
Patients who have been diagnosed with a fetal demise will require
additional blood work prior to the appointment time. WHS recognizes
the importance of follow-up testing in many cases of fetal abnormality
or demise. Pathology or chromosome testing is ordered when appropriate.
Women's Health Services has established relationships with many testing
centers in the Boston area and will work with your doctor to provide you
with the highest quality of care.
Something you may want to consider prior to your appointment is whether
or not you would like to prepare for funeral or cremation services following
your procedure. Your counselor will discuss this with you further at your
appointment.
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