Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)
@arcantenatal.bsky.social
The only national charity providing non-directive support & information to expectant and bereaved parents through antenatal screening and diagnosis.
It is your decision whether or not to have NHS #screening tests when pregnant. ARC can help you consider your options. To speak to our trained team, call 020 7713 7486 or email info@arc-uk.org.
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It is your decision whether or not to have NHS #screening tests when pregnant. ARC can help you consider your options. To speak to our trained team, call 020 7713 7486 or email info@arc-uk.org.
Save the Date!
Our 2026 conference for healthcare professionals will take place on 25 September in Central London.
We already have a great line-up of speakers, with plenty more to be added. We look forward to sharing more details soon!
Our 2026 conference for healthcare professionals will take place on 25 September in Central London.
We already have a great line-up of speakers, with plenty more to be added. We look forward to sharing more details soon!
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Save the Date!
Our 2026 conference for healthcare professionals will take place on 25 September in Central London.
We already have a great line-up of speakers, with plenty more to be added. We look forward to sharing more details soon!
Our 2026 conference for healthcare professionals will take place on 25 September in Central London.
We already have a great line-up of speakers, with plenty more to be added. We look forward to sharing more details soon!
Order free ARC contact cards, bereavement cards and helpline posters for your antenatal/fetal medicine unit. Email info@arc-uk.org to get yours sent out this week.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Order free ARC contact cards, bereavement cards and helpline posters for your antenatal/fetal medicine unit. Email info@arc-uk.org to get yours sent out this week.
Technology marches on, but #prenatal scans and genetic tests do not always provide a diagnosis or a clear outlook for a baby’s development. Our helpline team cannot take the uncertainty away, but we are here to listen and for support. Call 020 7713 7486 or email info@arc-uk.org.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Technology marches on, but #prenatal scans and genetic tests do not always provide a diagnosis or a clear outlook for a baby’s development. Our helpline team cannot take the uncertainty away, but we are here to listen and for support. Call 020 7713 7486 or email info@arc-uk.org.
Our helpline is available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 8-10 pm. To arrange a call, email info@arc-uk.org and our helpline team will get back to you ASAP.
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Our helpline is available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 8-10 pm. To arrange a call, email info@arc-uk.org and our helpline team will get back to you ASAP.
Our Research Associate, Hannah, is at the British Society for Genetic Medicine Annual Conference.
She’ll have some ARC resources available to take away, as well as a poster showcasing key findings from our TFMR care survey.
If you’re attending, do pop by and say hello!
She’ll have some ARC resources available to take away, as well as a poster showcasing key findings from our TFMR care survey.
If you’re attending, do pop by and say hello!
November 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Our Research Associate, Hannah, is at the British Society for Genetic Medicine Annual Conference.
She’ll have some ARC resources available to take away, as well as a poster showcasing key findings from our TFMR care survey.
If you’re attending, do pop by and say hello!
She’ll have some ARC resources available to take away, as well as a poster showcasing key findings from our TFMR care survey.
If you’re attending, do pop by and say hello!
We offer extended helpline hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8-10 pm.
To speak to our team during these hours, please email info@arc-uk.org to schedule a time.
To speak to our team during these hours, please email info@arc-uk.org to schedule a time.
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We offer extended helpline hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8-10 pm.
To speak to our team during these hours, please email info@arc-uk.org to schedule a time.
To speak to our team during these hours, please email info@arc-uk.org to schedule a time.
Our Christmas card design, 'Moonlit Santa', is available to buy on our website! 💜 🎄
Buying Christmas cards through ARC helps support our services. Visit the ARC shop to get yours today! buff.ly/wpj4Di4
Buying Christmas cards through ARC helps support our services. Visit the ARC shop to get yours today! buff.ly/wpj4Di4
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our Christmas card design, 'Moonlit Santa', is available to buy on our website! 💜 🎄
Buying Christmas cards through ARC helps support our services. Visit the ARC shop to get yours today! buff.ly/wpj4Di4
Buying Christmas cards through ARC helps support our services. Visit the ARC shop to get yours today! buff.ly/wpj4Di4
ARC offers non-directive information and support to those who are considering their #prenataltesting options. Call our helpline team if you have any questions on 0207 713 7486, email info@arc-uk.org or text 07908 683004.
November 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
ARC offers non-directive information and support to those who are considering their #prenataltesting options. Call our helpline team if you have any questions on 0207 713 7486, email info@arc-uk.org or text 07908 683004.
Today, we say goodbye to our wonderful Coordinator for Scotland, Karen, who is retiring after 11 amazing years at ARC 💜
Karen has been such a valued part of our team. We’ll miss her greatly but wish her the very best in this exciting new chapter, which will hopefully include lots of relaxing!
Karen has been such a valued part of our team. We’ll miss her greatly but wish her the very best in this exciting new chapter, which will hopefully include lots of relaxing!
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Today, we say goodbye to our wonderful Coordinator for Scotland, Karen, who is retiring after 11 amazing years at ARC 💜
Karen has been such a valued part of our team. We’ll miss her greatly but wish her the very best in this exciting new chapter, which will hopefully include lots of relaxing!
Karen has been such a valued part of our team. We’ll miss her greatly but wish her the very best in this exciting new chapter, which will hopefully include lots of relaxing!
We have years of experience in helping expectant parents who are going through or have been through difficult times in pregnancy and supporting those around them too. For more information on how ARC could support family, friends and employers, visit
Family, friends and employers – Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)
Call our helpline
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October 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We have years of experience in helping expectant parents who are going through or have been through difficult times in pregnancy and supporting those around them too. For more information on how ARC could support family, friends and employers, visit
We have extended helpline hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 8 - 10 pm. This is to try to ensure everyone can access our services.
To arrange a call, email info@arc-uk.org, and our helpline team will get back to you ASAP to confirm.
To arrange a call, email info@arc-uk.org, and our helpline team will get back to you ASAP to confirm.
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We have extended helpline hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 8 - 10 pm. This is to try to ensure everyone can access our services.
To arrange a call, email info@arc-uk.org, and our helpline team will get back to you ASAP to confirm.
To arrange a call, email info@arc-uk.org, and our helpline team will get back to you ASAP to confirm.
Our 2026 healthcare professional training dates in LONDON are now available for booking! Book all three days and receive a discount!
Visit the training section of our website for more information: buff.ly/WE161JC
Visit the training section of our website for more information: buff.ly/WE161JC
Training and events – Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)
ARC training is informed by the contact and feedback ARC has had from parents over the last three decades, and research in the field. The training affords practitioners the opportunity to reflect on…
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October 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Our 2026 healthcare professional training dates in LONDON are now available for booking! Book all three days and receive a discount!
Visit the training section of our website for more information: buff.ly/WE161JC
Visit the training section of our website for more information: buff.ly/WE161JC
Book your FREE place for our next student session taking place on Wednesday, 5th November, 1 - 2 pm.
This 1-hour session for midwifery students will focus on delivering high-quality care through antenatal screening, testing and diagnosis.
Sign up today! buff.ly/G6NNYkz
This 1-hour session for midwifery students will focus on delivering high-quality care through antenatal screening, testing and diagnosis.
Sign up today! buff.ly/G6NNYkz
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Book your FREE place for our next student session taking place on Wednesday, 5th November, 1 - 2 pm.
This 1-hour session for midwifery students will focus on delivering high-quality care through antenatal screening, testing and diagnosis.
Sign up today! buff.ly/G6NNYkz
This 1-hour session for midwifery students will focus on delivering high-quality care through antenatal screening, testing and diagnosis.
Sign up today! buff.ly/G6NNYkz
We offer extended helpline hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8-10 pm.
To speak to our team during these hours, please email info@arc-uk.org to schedule a time.
To speak to our team during these hours, please email info@arc-uk.org to schedule a time.
October 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We offer extended helpline hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8-10 pm.
To speak to our team during these hours, please email info@arc-uk.org to schedule a time.
To speak to our team during these hours, please email info@arc-uk.org to schedule a time.
Our lovely new Christmas card design, 'Hare in Moonlight', is available to buy on our website! 💜 🎄
Buying Christmas cards through ARC helps support our services. Visit - buff.ly/KPrybvt to get yours today!
Buying Christmas cards through ARC helps support our services. Visit - buff.ly/KPrybvt to get yours today!
October 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Our lovely new Christmas card design, 'Hare in Moonlight', is available to buy on our website! 💜 🎄
Buying Christmas cards through ARC helps support our services. Visit - buff.ly/KPrybvt to get yours today!
Buying Christmas cards through ARC helps support our services. Visit - buff.ly/KPrybvt to get yours today!
At the November café, we will be discussing care for parents who decide to have a termination of pregnancy and those who continue after diagnosis of a genetic or physical condition. How robust and well-coordinated are the pathways? What works well and what could be better? buff.ly/KRM8CfF
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
At the November café, we will be discussing care for parents who decide to have a termination of pregnancy and those who continue after diagnosis of a genetic or physical condition. How robust and well-coordinated are the pathways? What works well and what could be better? buff.ly/KRM8CfF
We want to thank everyone who joined the global #WaveOfLight last night. Seeing all your candles burning brightly was such a special way to conclude Baby Loss Awareness Week 💜🩷 💙
#BLAW2025 #babyloss #tfmr
#BLAW2025 #babyloss #tfmr
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We want to thank everyone who joined the global #WaveOfLight last night. Seeing all your candles burning brightly was such a special way to conclude Baby Loss Awareness Week 💜🩷 💙
#BLAW2025 #babyloss #tfmr
#BLAW2025 #babyloss #tfmr
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Tonight at 7 pm, we mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025 with the global Wave of Light.
Join us and others around the globe by lighting a candle at 7 pm and leaving it burning for at least one hour to remember all the babies who have died too soon.
#WaveOfLight #babyloss #TFMR #BLAW25
Join us and others around the globe by lighting a candle at 7 pm and leaving it burning for at least one hour to remember all the babies who have died too soon.
#WaveOfLight #babyloss #TFMR #BLAW25
October 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Tonight at 7 pm, we mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025 with the global Wave of Light.
Join us and others around the globe by lighting a candle at 7 pm and leaving it burning for at least one hour to remember all the babies who have died too soon.
#WaveOfLight #babyloss #TFMR #BLAW25
Join us and others around the globe by lighting a candle at 7 pm and leaving it burning for at least one hour to remember all the babies who have died too soon.
#WaveOfLight #babyloss #TFMR #BLAW25
If you are passing through Glasgow Central Station today, do say hello to Karen, our Co-ordinator for Scotland, who has some ARC resources for you to take away! 🩷 💙
October 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
If you are passing through Glasgow Central Station today, do say hello to Karen, our Co-ordinator for Scotland, who has some ARC resources for you to take away! 🩷 💙
At the October café we will be talking about what expectant parents often call the ‘12 week scan’. We’ll discuss how you can best provide individualised care when something unexpected is seen on the scan.
Last chance to sign up. Free for healthcare professionals: buff.ly/yJM8Mzj
Last chance to sign up. Free for healthcare professionals: buff.ly/yJM8Mzj
ARC Case Café15 October 25
An event for healthcare professionals working in antenatal care providing a safe space to discuss challenging aspects of your work.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
At the October café we will be talking about what expectant parents often call the ‘12 week scan’. We’ll discuss how you can best provide individualised care when something unexpected is seen on the scan.
Last chance to sign up. Free for healthcare professionals: buff.ly/yJM8Mzj
Last chance to sign up. Free for healthcare professionals: buff.ly/yJM8Mzj
For many, #BLAW can stir painful memories and emotions. As the week has grown, the increase in social media activity can feel overwhelming. It’s okay to step back. It’s okay to take a break. It’s okay to ask for support.
Our support services run as usual throughout the week.
Our support services run as usual throughout the week.
October 13, 2025 at 7:09 AM
For many, #BLAW can stir painful memories and emotions. As the week has grown, the increase in social media activity can feel overwhelming. It’s okay to step back. It’s okay to take a break. It’s okay to ask for support.
Our support services run as usual throughout the week.
Our support services run as usual throughout the week.
Today marks the beginning of the 23rd annual Baby Loss Awareness Week 🩷💙
Baby Loss Awareness Week is a global event where we come together to remember all the babies who died too soon.
Baby Loss Awareness Week is a global event where we come together to remember all the babies who died too soon.
October 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Today marks the beginning of the 23rd annual Baby Loss Awareness Week 🩷💙
Baby Loss Awareness Week is a global event where we come together to remember all the babies who died too soon.
Baby Loss Awareness Week is a global event where we come together to remember all the babies who died too soon.