Edwards' syndrome (T18): information for parents
This information is for parents whose baby may have Edwards' syndrome. It can help them talk through the next stages of their care with health professionals.
Applies to England
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Edwards’ 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
The information is available in 10 other languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Spanish, and Urdu.
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Added translations for Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Spanish and Urdu
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