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Risks of prenatal testing

Many families want to know as much as possible about the health of their baby before they are born. With modern technology, this is now possible. Prenatal testing is made available to anyone who wants it, and particularly to groups that are deemed to be at higher risk of certain conditions than others. Testing that [...]

Prenatal testing for Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a medical condition that almost everyone knows about. Additional genetic material causes developmental delays and physical conditions in patients with Down Syndrome. Some people with Down Syndrome function relatively normally and do not need much medical attention, while others have a myriad of problems. Some Down Syndrome [...]