Being Pregnant

If you are looking for information on pre-natal testing, we recommend the NHS booklet

 Testing for Down's syndrome in Pregnancy which the DSA helped to write.

If you know that your baby has Down's syndrome and you are continuing with your pregnancy, first of all - Congratulations.  We have a booklet Continuing Pregnancy just for you.

If you are pregnant then you are welcome to call our Helpline with any questions or if you would just like to talk things through. Our helpline offers impartial advice and your call will be treated confidentially.

Did you know...

One in every 1000 babies is born with Down's syndrome.

Down's syndrome is a lifelong condition. People with Down's syndrome all have some degree of learning disability, and an increased risk of some health problems. However, everyone with Down's syndrome is different, and Down's syndrome is only a part of who they are. It is impossible to predict in pregnancy what any individual child's abilities and needs will be.

Down's syndrome is not anybody's fault. There is nothing that can be done before or during pregnancy to prevent Down's syndrome. In most cases it does not run in families - anyone can have a baby with Down's syndrome.

For more information on Down's syndrome, we suggest you start with Your Questions Answered.