New Prenatal Tests Open a Minefield for Expectant Parents

New Prenatal Tests Open a Minefield for Expectant Parents
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Geneticists are beginning to track the influence of prenatal testing on the Down syndrome population.

When faced with the fact that their child has a disability, many parents first want to know: What will my child's quality of life be?

For people with Down syndrome, there have been big advances in care. Physicians are able to fix common heart defects soon after birth. There are also now medicines available that can treat other complications, like thyroid problems.



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