Pregnancy Planning – The Options (UK)
This information provided here may support, but not replace, the discussions you have with your healthcare professional. Your healthcare professional will help you make the decision that is right for you and support you in that decision.
They should give you enough time to talk through your options. Further information can be found by clicking the links.
1) The IVF route – the selection of an embryo unaffected by MTM1
Preimplantation genetic testing:
Read about Preimplantation genetic testing (NHS) which is a specific IVF treatment that enables the selection of an embryo for implantation that is unaffected by familial genetic conditions. :
2) The natural conception route – what is involved in prenatal testing
Screening in pregnancy:
Read about CVS and amniocentesis information for parents – GOV.UK
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can tell if a baby is affected by a familial genetic condition. It involves taking a small sample from the placenta, to be sent for genetic testing.
