Mark Leach is an attorney with a Master's in Bioethics, focusing on health law and public contracts. His interest in bioethics concerns the issues surrounding prenatal testing and Down syndrome.

Kathy Ratkiewicz, mother, advocate, friend, RIP

The Down syndrome community has lost an advocate and leader. Continue Reading

ACMG Posters: prenatal testing saves society money through abortion?

The final installment of research presented as posters at this year's American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics conference.  Continue Reading

ACMG Posters: needs of expectant mothers with a prenatal diagnosis for Down syndrome

Another round-up of research from this year's American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics. Continue Reading

Pastor heals Down syndrome prenatally with prayer!

Um, no he didn't. But this story reveals why screening tests are just that, and why a definitive diagnosis can only come from invasive diagnostic testing.   Continue Reading

Our story: James excels because he has a sister with Down syndrome

Last month, I wrote of Juliet's many accomplishments. But James had a very good month as well. Continue Reading

The BIGGEST month ever for downsyndromeprenataltesting.com

Thank you for making May the BIGGEST month ever for downsyndromeprenataltesting.com! Continue Reading

ACMG Posters: non-invasive prenatal screening still has false positives

Another roundup of research presented at this year's ACMG conference on prenatal testing for Down syndrome and other genetic conditions.  Continue Reading

Memorial Day: the importance of having a mission

For this Memorial Day, ask yourself: what in your life is worth living for? Continue Reading

ACMG Posters: NIPS is causing misunderstanding

More research presented at the 2014 American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics conference. A common theme emerges: non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) isn't what it's been promised to be, and patients are misunderstanding it.  Continue Reading