19/03/2014
DOWN SYNDROME
Down Syndrome is a development disorder. The disorder is caused by an exact copy of chromosome 21, because of the chromosome 21 it's called “Trisomy 21”. The exact copy of this chromosome causes too much protein. This can cause learning effects on the brain.
The risk increases with maternal age, as follows:
Under the age of 30 years, the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome is less than 0.1%;
Between 30 and 40 years, the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome is less than 1%;
Over 40 years, the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome is more than 1%;
Over 45 years, the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome is 3,3%;
Over the age of 50 years, the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome is about 15%.
"NEVER HATE TO BE A MOTHER AT APPROPRIATE AGE"
