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Prenatal Screening | Down Syndrome Queensland

Down Syndrome Queensland have partnered with Queensland Health for the Prenatal Screening health project to ensure that prenatal screening is presented as a choice to prospective parents.

A dedicated website (www.prenatalscreening.org.au) has information that is accessible, accurate and balanced for healthcare professionals and prospective parents.

Vision and mission

The purpose of this Prenatal Screening project is to provide evidence-based information supporting both prospective parents and health care professionals through the prenatal screening process, to make informed decisions about prenatal screening and, where relevant, the future of their pregnancy.

During decision-making for prenatal screening, prospective parents have the right to be offered options and to access appropriate care pathways at key decision points, including discussion of choice, access to genetic counselling, and the option to connect with condition-specific support groups.

How Prenatal Screening can help

The Prenatal Screening website also offers health care professionals access to a Practice Resource that has been endorsed by RANZCOG, and has been developed to support health care professionals across areas such as informed consent, understanding the screening and diagnostic processes, the communication of results, where to refer for further support and a background on common chromosomal conditions.

Prenatal Screening Practice Resource — provides evidence-based information supporting health care professionals to enable prospective parents to make informed decisions about prenatal screening.

Patient Information - Maternity Consumer Network — created by the Maternal Consumer Network, this is a patient information factsheet on Prenatal Screening.

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Last reviewed: September 2022

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Chromosomal Conditions - Prenatal Screening

Learn more about chromosomal conditions and prenatal screening, as well as where & how to access more information, to make an informed choice.

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Diagnostic Process & Options - Prenatal Screening

Diagnostic testing should be offered when screening results indicate a higher chance of a chromosomal condition. Learn about the diagnostic process & options.

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Further Support and Forums - Prenatal Screening

Access further support, whether you have received unexpected news following prenatal screening, or simply need advice about your options.

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Personal Stories - Prenatal Screening

Sometimes it's easier to make a decision when you've heard from others who were in similar situations. Are range of personal stories are captured here.

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Prenatal Screening & Options - Prenatal Screening

It's important for prospective parents and healthcare professionals to understand the options that are available for prenatal screening. Learn more today.

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During & After Pregnancy - Prenatal Screening

Learn more about what happens during pregnancy, and the services and resources that are available to you, both during and after your pregnancy.

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It's Your Choice - Prenatal Screening

Throughout your pregnancy, you should be presented with options relating to prenatal screening — access free advice about how to make your informed choice.

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Pregnancy Options - Prenatal Screening

Learn more about the various options that may be considered following the diagnosis of a chromosomal condition during pregnancy.

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DSA Prenatal Testing Factsheet - Prenatal Screening

You may find this information helpful if you are considering having prenatal testing or if you have had a test that shows your baby may have or does have Down syndrome.

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Maternity Consumer Network Patient Information Brochure - Prenatal Screening

Prenatal screening factsheet developed in collaboration with the Maternity Consumer Network to explain the prenatal screening process, the types of tests and the choices involved.

Read more on Prenatal Screening website

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