About the conditions All women have a chance of having a baby with Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome or Patau's syndrome. Nothing you or your partner has done or not done makes any difference to this chance. How the conditions affect the baby will depend on a number of factors and cannot be predicted before the baby is born. Down's syndrome (Trisomy 21) All people with Down's syndrome have a learning disability. This means that development and learning new things may take longer. There is a now a greater understanding of how children with Down's syndrome learn. Support in schools can be provided. Opportunities for inclusion within society are greater now than ever before. Individuals vary greatly, however, and have different needs. These needs cannot be predicted before the baby is born. Some health conditions are more common in people with Down's syndrome. These include heart conditions, as well as problems with vision and hearing. Many health conditions can be treated, though unfortunately around 5%... 更多資訊 No further testing If you decide to have no further testing you will still be offered all other parts of your routine antenatal care. Your midwife will explain what this means for you.
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