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Down’s Syndrome- causes

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: March 9th, 2012   Number of views: 1290


Are babies with Down's Syndrome always born to older mothers?

The chance of having a Down’s Syndrome baby increases with the age of the mother, especially over the age of 35.

However many Down's Syndrome babies are born to younger mothers too.


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