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October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (NDSAM). And, each year, as regularly as football games kick-off, there are stories of high school students with Down syndrome being crowned homecoming king and queen. Some of the reporting is of the patronizing sort, which rightly deserves the derision by my friend Krista Flint (and other […]
Continue reading...In 2007, professional guidelines changed. Now, it is recommended that all expectant mothers be offered prenatal testing for Down syndrome. Previously, offering prenatal testing was limited to mothers termed “AMA” or advanced maternal age, i.e. 35 or older. When issuing its updated guidelines, ACOG issued a press release to clarify that the recommendation was simply […]
Continue reading...Welcome to Down Syndrome Prenatal Testing, a blog devoted to prenatal testing for Down syndrome. Here, the ever-advancing developments in prenatal testing for Down syndrome will be covered, along with helpful resources for practitioners and expectant patients. This blog will also feature commentary and analysis of research studies concerning prenatal testing and/or Down syndrome, as […]
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