Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Anomaly

The Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Anomaly (TOPFA) Pathway recognises that bereavement care is a continuing process and is provided by everyone who comes in contact with women and partners who are experiencing a loss.

The pathway provides dedicated, evidence based guidance covering

When a fetal anomaly is suspected
Termination of pregnancy
- Surgical termination
- Medical termination
Marking the loss, making memories
After the loss
Before discharge
Support in the community
Next pregnancies
Staff care
Outcome measures

Further information

Go to Self assessment tools

Go to Training and support

Go to NBCP templates

Download the TOPFA Pathway

Beareavement Care Standards

Find out the standards NHS Boards need to meet to be considered to be providing good bereavement care.

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