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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The rate for Downs is really big -- do you want a downs baby op or would you be ok with an abortion?[/quote] This scared me so I did not try when I was older. [/quote] The risk of DS is elevated. It is not "really big". :roll: [/quote] Age 25- 1 in 1200 Age 40- 1 in 100 Age 45- 1 in 30 (approx) [/quote] With my first at 38, I had the triple screen, and my chances were something like 1/600. They weren't even concerned with my second, which I had at 42. Both are completely healthy kids. Research is good; I can't say that it's not beneficial. But when a young friend, who was pregnant with her first in her early 30s, was told to abort b/c her child had Down, according to tests, she freaked out but refused the "offer." And guess what? totally healthy baby . . . [/quote]
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