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Down Syndrome, or Trisomy 21
as it is also commonly known, is a chromosomal condition that for many years as
been lived in fear and shame. There is absolutely nothing to fear,
and there never should be any feelings of shame.
In essence, Down Syndrome means that your baby has one
extra chromosome in each of the millions of cells in his/her body. Instead of 46
chromosomes babies with Down Syndrome have 47 chromosomes. The extra chromosome
happens at the 21st pair hence the term trisomy 21. It occurs in boys and
girls equally, and it is one of the most common birth defects, occurring in all
ethnic groups, nationalities, races and social-economic backgrounds. It can and
does happen to anyone, but becomes more common with increasing maternal age.
Potter's syndrome
Anencephaly Down
syndrome
Hypoplastic
left heart syndrome Spina
bifida
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Trisomies (13,18..)
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