Monday 24 November 2008

Many Parents choosing to keep Down's Syndrome babies

A research study conducted by the Downs Syndrome Association interviewing 1000 parents has found that more Down's syndrome babies are being born than before pre-natal screening became widespread.

The UK saw 749 Down's births in 2006, up from 717 in 1989 when tests came in.


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To find out more about Downs Syndrome - visit the Downs Syndrome Association web site

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