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What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a condition caused by 3 copies of chromosome 21. People with Down syndrome may have physical and intellectual disabilities.
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Screening for Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder. Find out about the screening and diagnostic tests to detect the condition before your baby is born.
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Caring for a child with Down syndrome
When caring for a child with Down syndrome, you might face some different challenges to other parents. Find out what support you can get.
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Down Syndrome Health Record App
Health record app is for parents and support people of children with Down syndrome that assists them to record and monitor their child’s health, growth and development.
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Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)
A non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) is a sensitive test to screen for Down syndrome and some other chromosomal disorders early in pregnancy.
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Nuchal translucency scan
A nuchal translucency scan is an ultrasound scan that helps in work out your risk of having a baby with chromosomal abnormality like Down syndrome.
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Find out how to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — one of the main causes of SUDI.
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Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart differences or defects (CHD) are a group of different heart abnormalities that are present at birth.
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Alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding
It's safest not to drink alcohol when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Find out why it is best to avoid alcohol as soon as you start trying.
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