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22 Jul 2008
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down syndrome
Hi
Just want to find if a baby had down syndrome, then parents terminated the pregnancy at 20 weeks, what r the changes that the next baby will have the down syndrome.
Thanks
Just want to find if a baby had down syndrome, then parents terminated the pregnancy at 20 weeks, what r the changes that the next baby will have the down syndrome.
Thanks
GynaeDoc
More information is necessary to give you a risk. The age of the mother, whether any one else in the family had Down syndrome, the type of DOwn syndrome, etc. Perhaps ask your doctor to arrange a discussion with a geneticist.
Best wishes
Best wishes
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