A different outlook on prenatal Down syndrome screenings
October 19, 2011 8:59 AM
Being screened for Down syndrome in the developing baby is now the norm for pregnant women. The vast majority come away with peace of mind and a sense of relief. But for those who don't get the news they were expecting and hoping for, a tough decision must be made. Most families choose to terminate the pregnancy when faced with that choice; certainly not an easy decision, but made because of the belief that life with a child with Down syndrome would be nothing but difficulty and heartache.
In this article, a different view is presented - a much more hopeful one! And knowing many families with kids with Down syndrome myself, I'm not surprised at all by findings of these studies - that there is actually a lot of joy in raising a child with Down syndrome.