Downloadable pamphlets (in PDF)
Prenatal Genetic Screening: It’s your choice
A Screen Positive Result: What does it mean and what do I do now?
Links
Baby’s Best Chance: Available at a local health unit or through your health care provider.
Can also be downloaded from the Perinatal Services BC website located under the family resources tab.
Healthy Canadians: A Healthy Pregnancy is in Your Hands
BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre
Canadian Down Syndrome Society: ph: (800) 883-5608; email: info@cdss.ca
More information on Down syndrome with links to parent support groups.
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society (Canada): ph: (604)591-2722
More information on Down syndrome. This group is based in B.C.
Down Syndrome Research Foundation (Canada): ph: (604) 444-3773 or 1-888-464-DSRF
More information on Down syndrome. This group is based in B.C.
S.O.F.T. Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related Disorders
More information on trisomy 18.
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of BC: ph: (604)878-7000 email: info@sbhabc.org
More information on spina bifida.
The Genetics Home Reference – Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions
More information on many different genetic conditions.
Antenatal Results and Choices
Support and information for expectant and bereaved parents throughout and after the prenatal screening and testing processes.
