This information is for parents whose baby may have Patau’s syndrome. It can help them talk through the next stages of their care with health professionals.
Patau’s syndrome is a condition screened for at the 20-week scan as part of the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP). This document includes information for parents about:
what the condition is
follow-up tests and appointments
what the outlook for the baby is
what happens next
how likely it is to happen in future pregnancies
where more support and information is available
Refer to how to print digital leaflets if you need to provide a copy of this guidance to people who cannot access the internet.