Expectant Parents
Sometimes babies with Down syndrome are identified during pregnancy as a result of pre-natal tests. In the majority of cases the presence of Down syndrome is identified soon after birth from the baby’s clinical features and confirmed with a blood test.You may have just learned that the baby you are expecting will have Down syndrome. Now you are waiting—waiting for your baby to be born, waiting to see what changes that birth will bring and wondering what to expect. The waiting and anticipation can be difficult to go through. However information and support IS available.
Further Reading
- ‘Continuing Pregnancy with a Diagnosis of Down’s syndrome – A Guide for Parents’ (PDF)
- Prenatal Screening for Down syndrome by Len Leshin (PDF)
- Screening tests for you and your baby pdf booklet on NHS (PDF)
Further Information and Support Contact the Parent Support Team:
May Gannon, Counsellor 1890 629629 or 087 9607939,
Fiona McGrane, Clinical Nurse Specialist 01 8963785 or 087 8334916
General Information: DSI Head Office 1890 374 374 (Office hours)