Prolife Approach to Challenging Prenatal Diagnoses

Dr. McCaffrey, Chapel Hill neonatologist specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, will speak on Thursday, September 25th, at 7 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Fallon Center).

This evening will provide insight and guidance for families navigating difficult prenatal diagnoses, offering a compassionate, prolife perspective rooted in truth and hope.

Topics Dr. McCaffrey Will Address:

• Universal screening and its impact: Understanding the widespread recommendation for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for all mothers.
• Informed consent matters: Why many parents aren’t told that NIPT is only a screening test, not a diagnosis—and why inaccuracies matter.
• Pressure to decide quickly: The common rush to pursue additional testing, such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.
• The missing message of hope: Too often, families are not given full information or offered hope when a genetic condition is suspected.
• Standard interventions rarely offered: When abortion isn’t an option, why aren’t parents presented with care pathways and interventions for their child?
• Perinatal hospice explained: What perinatal hospice really means for babies and families walking this journey.
• Beyond legislation: Why true support comes from parents and families partnering with organizations that honor their desire to carry a pregnancy to term.

This presentation will be especially valuable for parents, medical professionals, and all who wish to understand how we can better support families facing challenging prenatal diagnoses in a life-affirming way.

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