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Testing for down Syndrome
Because of her age (35) and her previous pregnancies, there is a much higher chance the baby will be born with down syndrome. She is questioning whether to ...
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- Hi S., I too was at high risk for a child with downs. My huband has a cousin with downs, I was 39 yrs old when I got pregnant, and I too had a miscarriage a few yea...
- If it were me I would just try to relax and enjoy the pregnancy. When I was pregnant with my son they did a bunch of test because the ultrasounds was showing my son h...
- When I was pregnant with our first child I opted out of the Alpha Fetal Protein testing that would give early indication of an increased risk for Down Syndrome (among ...
HELLP Syndrome Mother
Low Platelets and Factor v Leiden in Pregnancy ... down syndrome in babies · babies with down syndrome · down syndrome pregnancy · prenancy by week ...
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- Michelle, I don't have any advice for you, but I just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers, as well as your tiny little blessing from God. Little babies ne...
- I was right there with you with HELLP just last month. I too came close to dying. My little twin boys were born at 30 weeks. Kylar weighed 1pd. 12oz. and Kevin weighed...
- hello michelle! I had the same thing and i was right there with you back in August 2006. I also come close to dying. It was a very terrible experience. If you would li...
Seeking Info on Down's Syndrome
Has anyone had this diagnosis in pregnancy and NOT had a Down's Syndrome baby? ( we're not hopeful on this, but you never know) ...
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- YES...I have a friend that had this diagnosis during pregnancy and did NOT have a downs baby. I did not have any indicators and ended up with an autistic child...yo...
- try www.ndss.org that is the main Down Syndrome website. Maybe you can get some answers there. As you can see my son is 9 years old and functions on a 6 month level he...
- S., I guess I can't add much to what has already been said, but I hope it's reassuring to your family to know that having a child with Down Syndrome isn't the worse th...
First Trimester Screening for down Syndrome
M., I am mom to a 20 yr old with Down Syndrome. I went through a similar process ( I was ... (I have had a healthy pregnancy since & did not have one done) ...
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- M., I also agree with many who have already commented. If your amnio comes back positive will you terminate the pregnancy? If not, then why borrow worry. My husb...
- My daughter is 24 and had a child that had down syndrome. We don't have anyone in our family with downs. Sometimes it just happens. We couldn't be more proud to have l...
- this test is wrong one out of 4 times... in my opinion the risk of the amnio isn't worth it, that being said, having a DS child really doesn't change anything you migh...
"Soft Markers" Found in Fetal Ultrasound
Becoming pregnant and maintaining a pregnancy is a gift to all women. ... I found out a week after he was born that he has down syndrome. ...
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- I'm in the same boat as Kelly. With my son, I had no indication that he was going to have down syndrome. I found out a week after he was born that he has down syndrom...
- My experience was different from yours but I wnated to share a little bit. When I had my 18 week ultrasound my son was found to have a cystic hygroma (a large cyst ar...
- Becoming pregnant and maintaining a pregnancy is a gift to all women. I had a scare with my 3rd child. The ultrasound results showed a 2 vessel cord after a previous...
High Risk Pregnancy
Your pregnancy and delivery should go off without a hitch. But you may be asked to do more testing like an amniocentisis to check for down syndrome and ...
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- Over 35 is considered "high-risk" automatically, whether you have any risk factors or not, which is ridiculous. I had my ds at 35 and my last dd at 39 and both could ...
- The label of "high risk" is merely the beginning of a greater maternity scare tactic to get you to agree to a litany of invasive and expensive testing - not to mention...
- The best thing you can do for you and your baby is not to worry. In my opinion doctors these days are quick to put alot of people on "high risk",and for being 35,I tho...
Down Syndrome
If you are blessed with a Down Syndrome baby, I have heard you will have .... Third, There are many babies that test positive for downs during pregnancy and ...
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- My understanding is that this test comes back with false positives FREQUENTLY. Your dr. should have told you that. Sigh. Relax, and don't worry until you've seen th...
- Hi C., That blood test is a "screen" which does not diagnose Down's but only tells the doctor (and you) to look more closely to see if it's there. I, personally...
- Hi C., I'm sorry that you are so scared about this. I have a son with Down Syndrome and I know it can be very scary. I'd love to talk to you if you need someone who...
Help with Potty Training a 6-Year Old with down Syndrome
They have an article about potty training children with Down syndrome. ... I'm sorry, my son doesn't have Down Syndrome, but when I potty trained my oldest, ...
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- I don't have a child with Downs either but I do have an aunt with Downs and my best friend's sister has Downs. I think that a reward system might work just as it might...
- S., Hey it's been a few months since your request and I wondered how things went? I know it takes longer sometimes to see things happen for kids with labels, but I ...
- I have a 6 year old boy with Downs. I used the reward system of giving him his favorite ice cream only when using the potty. If he had an "accident" I made him stay in...
Down Syndrome Baby
Read all 11 responses: "My cousin just had a down syndrome baby, and I tend to feel awkward in situations that I'm unfamiliar with.
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- I so appreciate you being so compasionate to ask these questions. I have 2 daughters with Down syndrome and I feel totally blessed with my girls. I am real sensitive...
- If you are uncomfortable - research the issues that she is facing. Make sure that she is aware that you are there for her... This is a frustrating time as well as ...
- Nat, I think much has to do with the severity of the diagnosis. For instance, I help out at a karate class in Northville and one of the students is mildly DS. But I...
Pregnant with a down Syndrome Child
My sister-in-law was born with down syndrome. I just want you to know that ... and joy she experienced during her pregnancy and the birth/life of her son. ...
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- Congratulations on the birth of yoru daughter ! I am sure by now you are madly in love with her. Give us an update.
- Try finding an agency in your area that deals with special needs kids. I know there are a few here in Sioux Falls that have been very helpful. Also, once your child is...
- I’m 28 years old when I was 19 I had my son Kaycee. When I was told he had Down syndrome I was angry sad confused ….I had a hard time finding anyone that was close to ...
