Trisomy-21 (Birth defects & disorders)

Down syndrome affects approximately 1 out of every 1,000 births and older mothers are more likely to carry a child with the disorder. The symptoms of Down syndrome can vary from mild to severe. Common symptoms of Down syndrome include physical and mental delays, heart complications, dementia, hearing loss, vision abnormalities, thyroid complications and skeletal abnormalities.

There is no cure for the disorder, but most patients can lead healthy lives with the assistance of others.

Comments: Trisomy-21

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june-july baby - 1 hours ago.
Hello moms I just wanted to drop a line I do not have a baby with Down Syndrom however I was a Care provider to many people with Down Syndrom and wanted everyone to know that even if you baby is born with Downs that your child might still be able to live a 'normal' life (for whatever normal is these days) I know of 1 lady with Downs that works in for a Law Firm and Drives a Beamer!! She has a BF and is quiet happy with her life!! There is even a video documentary about her. I just wanted to include that for people who are feeling blue. I know it might not help but I hope it gives someone that little ray of light that they can hold on to!! Best of luck and hugs to you all!!

AmberHope - 50 days ago.
there is another happening with 21 where it only comes in parcially. it is extremely rare and there isnt anything on here about it. my best friends mother just had a baby with it, its genetics that make it happen... the blood flows to the body before the lungs or any organs....she has 8 fingers and 8 toes, four per hand and foot... she was supposed to be born stillborn but didnt. then they said she wouldnt make it past the first few nights, its been a week and she is now breathing on her own. after she gets a bit stronger and bigger (she was only 3.2lbs) they are going to do surgery on her heart to fix a valve... doctors really truely dont know what they are talking about when it comes to this defect....

ctouch - 70 days ago.
Found out a few days ago the amnio came back negative. so releaved. I hope evryone else has the same results, i will be praying for you.

bwest - 72 days ago.
With my first child I was told at 21 weeks that my screening come back positive for my baby to have Downs. I was really upset. They give me the option to have an amnio done or just an ultra sound. I chose the ultra sound becuase of the risk with the amnio. Tech and doc said everything looked good which made his possiblity of having it a little less. I chose not to find out until he was born. I now have a perfectly normal 2 1/2 year old that does not have downs. I will be praying for you ladies!!

chloemamma - 82 days ago.
My brother is 22, now, and he has Downs. He lives with my husband and I and he's doing really well. When he was very young-under a year- he had a ventrical heart defect and had some scary times. But now he's very healthy and functioning at a mid-to-high level for someone with Downs. I'm so proud of him. I know it must be scary, right now, to look into the future and imagine your Downs babies as happy, healthy adults, but it's truly possible. Phil is a very functional and active part of our family and his community and he's a wonderful role model to our two (soon to be three) children. He shows them that not everyone is the same but that everyone has something unique and important to offer the world. He also teaches them that each person has a right and responsibility to reach outside of their comfort zone and to try to do what others doubt they can. I'm so happy to have Phil with us.

ctouch - 83 days ago.
Hi im heather, Im 23 week, an the doctors told me my blood tested positive for DS to. They called me on the phone to tell me my results. Probably most horrible way i think any mother could find out. I went for the amnio last wednesday that just passed. I feel for all of you, An at least we all know we are not alone. Theres so many other mothers dealin with this to. The thing that sucks is they did an ultrasound an said my baby looks great, an the heart an everything is normal. But he still may have problems with his brain.

lexsiesmomma - 103 days ago.
Waiting for Amnio, Its been, 12 days, nothing yet, was two weeks earlie on the afp that came back positive

joannaariel - 114 days ago.
hi goaskalice i'm joanna and i have heard that i have a baby girl with ds and docs told me that ds babies have a hard time groing and there are more signs that can tell like if the body is too lose and they cant hold them selfs (low muscle tone) and many other signs and they do not have to have all the signs to be downs.

goaskalice - 132 days ago.
ive been told my lil baby mite b down syndrome. shes very small thats all they have to go on.has anyone else been told this.is there any other tell tail signs

charcharsuperstar - 149 days ago.
Downs syndrome babies are heaven-sent, My little Max was one.

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