How do you deal with a positive amnio test at 18 weeks for Down Syndrome?

Don't worry, I am sure you are feeling sad about this news, but I am sure you will love this baby as much as your first. Down Syndrome children can grow up and live productive lives as long as they have the physical and emotional support from their parents. Maybe you can find a support group in your area. Here is a link to a very good website with lots of answers and resources. Hope it helps!

http://www.ndss.org/

I had the 1st attempt and the attempt got here returned advantageous like a a million in 23 hazard my baby could have down syndrome. i became into having multiples and that i mandatory to comprehend. I went and had an amniocentesis and got here returned high-quality neither had down syndrome. I knew the alternative I had to make. in case you need to no longer terminate your being pregnant than why hazard the scare or the certainty that with an amino the possibility is a million in 2 hundred which you will miscarry from the attempt you're no longer a bad parent for no longer taking the attempt particularly in case you could nevertheless have saved the youngster no count what your attempt stated.

Start educating yourself now -don't put it off. Check into programs for Down's at the local school district. Your pediatrician can offer referrals to other agency help in your home town.

Down Syndrome children are the most loving and sweet children you can ever meet. Never underestimate what that baby can do. They can and do advance much further with help from school, physical therapy, speech therapy etc.

Many Down's children are able to integrate into regular school and do well in their classes. Many hold jobs and some even have children ( albeit with much help from family).

So don't despair - educate your self, educate your family and if necessary join a support group to help yourself cope.

Take some time to grieve if you must, then keep moving forward. I've worked with many kids and adults with DS. The severity can vary significantly from 1 person to the next, and alot of that has to do with how much early intervention and care they get. Start doing your research, look for support groups in your neighbourhood, start looking into different organizations and therapies that are available in your community.

An amnio is pretty much 100% accurate.

First your doctor should refer you to a genetic counselor to tell you more.

This site has links to lots of nformation for new parents and support groups: http://downsyndrome.com/

You can find a group in your area by going to www.ndss.org and clicking on "resources" at the top.

A close girlfriend was told that her son would more than likely be born with DS and she spent much of her pregnancy sad and worried. She now has a healthy, non-DS son. These tests aren't fool-proof. Try not to burden yourself too much.

As a teacher, I am lucky enough to work with a varied group of children with different needs. My experience with DS children has always been positive. Typically, they are loving and strong-willed. You'll grow to love and appreciate this child's unique spirit and wish that more people in this world could be like him/her.

Reaching out to parents in your shoes might be a big help. Try finding a support group online or talk to a special ed teacher in your school district who could hook you up with a parent who has been through this. Having someone to guide you through this will be important.

Best of luck to you!

All I can say is good luck, my daughter was born with de lange syndrome and it is very hard. She is already 13 years old and she's still small like a baby. She don't talk or walk.

All I can tell you is that amino test aren't 100%. When I was pregnant, my OB told me not to get the amino test, but to go for the ultrasound. Sometimes the test are wrong. Hang in there, I know some kids with downs and they are wonderful children! Good luck hun!

What do you mean how do you deal? Yes it will be a challenge in some aspects but so what if other daughter is healthy...that does not mean you are going to love this one any less???

Hey,

I was brought up believing that God only give special people special babies.

So I'd say count yourself lucky!

Remember that it will be a little bit more challenging but so rewarding, thinking that people abort when they find out there is soemthing wrong with their baby!

Goodluck and congrats!

Take Care

Miss Cassie xxx