In the same week that thirty years ago a doctor advised the parents of Baby Doe to let him die because he had Down syndrome, a noted bioethicist said that some babies should instead be actively killed to save the rest of us money. Continue Reading
December 17, 2013
Another year, another change in prenatal testing recommendations by ACOG
Last year, the American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) issued its position statement on non-invasive prenatal screening, recommending it be offered to high-risk expectant mothers. This year, ACOG, along with the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, recommends a new form of diagnostic testing for expectant mothers. Continue Reading
September 27, 2013
A Down Syndrome Mid-Life Crisis
I turn 40 this weekend. As I look back and look forward, I see a mid-life crisis for Down syndrome. Continue Reading
July 17, 2013
On Down syndrome prenatal testing, they don’t get to have it both ways
The recent press releases by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the video above show the inconsistency in policy positions in obstetric care. Regarding Down syndrome prenatal testing, they shouldn't get to have it both ways. Continue Reading
June 5, 2013
What are we losing if Down syndrome disappears?
In a previous post, I reported on an account that suggests Down syndrome may already be starting to disappear from our society. But, if that is the case, what are we losing if Down syndrome disappears? Continue Reading
May 28, 2013
With Down syndrome, what are we choosing to invest in?
I wrote previously about how some describe the damage of disability as the lack of support by society for individuals with disabilities. It prompts the question: with Down syndrome, what are we choosing to invest in? Continue Reading
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