90% of all babies with Down Syndrome are aborted.

What is Down Syndrome?
Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. Usually Down syndrome comes with impaired cognitive ability and physical growth. The disorder can also include a higher risk for congenital heart defects, gastroesophageal reflux disease, ear infections, obstructive sleep apnea and thyroid dysfunctions.

Testing for Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome can be detected in the womb through genetic testing. It used to be that this testing was done on women 35 years and older. Recently, though the the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, have recommended that all pregnant women, regardless of age have their fetus tested for the extra chromosome that causes Down Syndrome.

Amniocentesis is a test performed between weeks 16 and 18 week of a woman's pregnancy. The doctor inserts a hollow needle into the woman's abdomen to remove a small amount of amniotic fluid from around the developing fetus. This fluid can be tested to check for genetic problems. Amniocentesis carries a slight risk of inducing a miscarriage.

Chorionic villus sampling is usually performed between the 10th and 12th weeks of pregnancy. The doctor removes a small piece of the placenta to check for genetic problems in the fetus. This test carries the risk of inducing a miscarriage.

Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) is performed after the 18th week of pregnancy. Blood is taken from a vein in the umbilical cord and examined for chromosomal defects. This test carries a greater risk of miscarriage than does amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.

Ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy which uses sound waves to generate a picture or image of the fetus. Symptoms that can be seen via ultrasound include: a decrease in femur length, an increase in the skin behind the neck, cysts in a section of the brain that produces spinal fluid, heart defects and intestinal blockages.

Blood testscan be done along with an ultrasound to measure the levels of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) and a hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). Abnormal levels of PAPP-A and HCG may indicate a problem with the baby.

yes, i will......
believe me the baby & the parent will suffer more when the baby is born.

of cause i did not support abortion if the baby is normal & healthy

I actually have a friend with down syndrome.

Luckily her parents're quite rich, and love her.

She's been to many many countries, and I liked to ask her questions about her trips.

She also could sing better than normal people.

However, she often gets discriminated, isolated, and alienated by others, because she behaves and looks quite differently from us.

I feel very sorry for her.

For me, I'd abort without hesitation.

This post has been edited by PrettyLaidback: Oct 23 2010, 10:12 PM

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