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What is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal conditions where individuals have an extra copy of chromosome 21. Chromosomes are responsible for holding genes, and genesstore instructions for the way our body works and grows. About 1 in 700 babies are born with this condition, and women who get pregnant at an older age are at a higher risk of having a baby with Down syndrome.
Types of Down Syndrome
The 3 types of Down syndrome are Trisomy 21, Mosaic Down syndrome, and Translocation Down syndrome. Trisomy 21 is the most common type, and it is when the baby’s cells have 3 copies of chromosome 21. Mosaic Down syndrome is rare and has less noticeable characteristics, while Translocation Down syndrome tends to be inherited.
Symptoms of Down Syndrome
Symptoms of Down syndrome include low muscle tone, small head with flattened facial features, small ears, small mouth with a protruding tongue, and broad hands with short fingers. For children with this condition, they tend to reach physical development milestones much slower than their peers.
Tests To Detect Down Syndrome in Babies
To find out if you have a baby with Down syndrome during pregnancy, there are tests that can be done as part of the regular prenatal care. These tests are screening tests and diagnostic tests. Screening tests pose no risk to the baby and checks if the baby is more likely to have Down syndrome.
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