21 | Kristen's Story | Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR), Down Syndrome (T21), Procedural Abortion, Religious Hospital, Pregnancy after Loss

<p>Kelsey chats to Kristen, who shares her story of terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons. First trimester prenatal testing (NIPT, Amniocentesis) revealed a diagnosis of Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), and she underwent a procedural/surgical abortion at the beginning of the second trimester. Termination of a wanted pregnancy involves a whole host of complicated emotions. She shares what it was like for her and her husband, including receiving care from private-religiously affiliated hospitals, and their journey to conceiving another child post-termination.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>@TFMRMamas</strong> - Instagram and Facebook (Info, Support Groups etc)</li> <li>@TheTFMRDoula</li> <li><a href="https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/resources/life-stages/prenatal/" target="_blank">Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome Info </a>- Down Syndrome Australia</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au" target="_blank">Lifeline</a> - 13 11 14 is available for free, 24/7 crisis counselling if you need.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p>