= MY CHILD MAY HAVE A DISABILITY =

Facing the prospect of a baby being born with a illness or disability is a daunting and scary time. Many women and men face a lot of pressure to abort their unborn child through messages about this being ‘fairer to the child’, ‘easier than seeing your baby suffer,’ or ‘the reasonable thing to do given the circumstances’.

It is important to realise that not all prenatal testing is 100% accurate. Incorrect diagnoses do occur.

There are support networks available for parents of children diagnosed with disabilities. It is helpful to access their support before the birth of the baby as well as after. You are also welcome to contact our helpline to talk through any concerns you have.

Those who oppose abortion can experience hostility and lack of support, sometimes even from the medical profession. Yet, there is information to suggest that women who have an abortion when their baby is diagnosed with a disability may have psychological problems after.

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