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Fund routine genetic testing in pregnancy

Submitted by Isabelle Stone on Saturday 24th February 2024

Published on Monday 18th March 2024

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 29th May 2024

Signatures: 3,830

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Fund routine genetic testing in pregnancy

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I would like the Government to fund routine genetic testing for all expectant mothers. I recently lost my son, Oscar, to a rare genetic disorder. If genetic testing during pregnancy had been offered, there potentially could have been more options/ chances to save Oscar.

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A simple blood test given to pregnant women would be able to identify some genetic disorders the woman may carry. By knowing this information further testing can be done to confirm whether the baby carries the genetic disorder. The parents and medical staff having this information would mean the parents are able to make an informed decision and the medical staff are able to put a plan in place for the baby after birth. This could lead to less babies dying from undiagnosed genetic disorders.


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