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Lauren Davidson & Chris Attridge & Peter Diamond

Mum of Down’s Syndrome baby 'felt pressured by NHS to terminate pregnancy'

A mum who was advised by NHS professionals to abort her pregnancy after finding out her baby had Down's Syndrome has revealed she was left feeling suicidal by their actions.

Hetty Blakey, gave birth to baby Poppy on November 2 last year and has shared her disappointment with hospital staff who treated her and her newborn.

Hetty was under the care of two hospitals, Lincoln County and Diana Princess of Wales in Grimsby, who have both received complaints from the new mum.

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