Frequently Asked Questions

After 35 years of age, the chromosomes division and separation to form a Haploid germ cells (half) is imperfect. This causes a number of cells containing one less or one more chromosomes resulting in an abnormal off spring e.g. Down’s syndrome. If one germ cell fails to divide altogether, the whole chromosomes (46) try to complement by combining with half from the male partner’s chromosomes (23) resulting in 69 chromosomes which often ends up in miscarriages.

If any of the following symptoms occur you should arrange to see a doctor as soon as possible:

• severe headache
• visual changes (flash of lightening, blurring)
• serious pain
• bleeding
• seizure,
• right abdominal pain
• if your waters break - a loss of clear fluid with white flakes
• when contractions start (similar to period pain involves cramping)
• if your baby stops moving

Any personal and medical information will remain confidential. The only exception is in extenuating circumstances, such as when the safety of a child is at risk. Please note that, as we are a private organisation, our data does not link to the National Health Service database. In the rare case where we need to involve a third party, we will usually seek written or verbal consent from the patient concerned.