With World Down Syndrome Day happening last Friday, several moms shared their thoughts on having children with Down syndrome. Here are some excerpts. Continue Reading
March 21, 2014
World Down Syndrome Day: Such Good News To Share
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. I have an op-ed in our local paper; a webinar at noon on prenatal testing; a new organization supporting moms launches; and your support is needed! Continue Reading
March 20, 2014
World Down Syndrome Day in the news
Today, my daughter and I had the opportunity to talk about World Down Syndrome Day with John Ramsey on WAVE Listens Live on our local NBC affiliate. Above is the video of the segment and below are links regarding the topics we discussed. Continue Reading
March 19, 2014
Dear future mom expecting a child with Down syndrome
I hope you'll join the million of others who have watched the above video, produced through a collaboration of organizations including the Jerome Lejeune Foundation and Saving Downs. I already expect what some will think of it. Here's what I have to say about that. Continue Reading
March 18, 2014
3 things about 3/18, National Trisomy 18 Awareness Day
Today is National Trisomy 18 Awareness Day, so chosen as "3/18" represents the genetic cause of Trisomy 18, a third copy of the 18th Chromosome. Here are three things about Trisomy 18. Continue Reading
March 17, 2014
You are not alone: people are working to make a better life for individuals with Down syndrome
This past weekend, I had the unexpected honor of receiving an award for my service as Down Syndrome of Louisville's past president. I share these remarks for a couple of reasons. Continue Reading
March 11, 2014
What is the clinical utility of Down syndrome prenatal testing?
Yesterday's post on the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's statement saying noninvasive prenatal screening isn't ready for the general population left out a significant sentence. It raises the question: what is the clinical utility of Down syndrome prenatal testing? Continue Reading
March 6, 2014
Webinar on new Down syndrome prenatal testing available now
On Tuesday, Dr. Brian Skotko and I presented a webinar on the new prenatal testing for Down syndrome and resources for support organizations. You can watch it now on-line. Continue Reading
February 19, 2014
What’s missing from non-invasive prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Given all the attention the past few years on advances in prenatal testing, it should be relatively simple to decide what prenatal testing an expectant mother should have if she chooses to accept prenatal testing, right? Well, not exactly. Continue Reading
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