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I am 42 years old and I am expecting. Is there a chance that my baby would have down syndrome?
I am 42 years old and my husband and I are currently expecting a baby. But I read that because I'm a little older, that there might be a chance that my baby could have down syndrome. It's a miracle that we were able to conceive, so this would devastate us. Could there be any truth to this? How can we find out?
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The majority of women that conceive naturally after age 40 have normal babies - Down syndrome is rare - you can do a simple blood test and you will find out whether or not you have a genetically normal baby after 11 weeks - talk to your OB about it. Have an easy and beautiful pregnancy!
There are tests available during pregnancy and your doctor will be able to tell you about your concerns.