For expectant parents, the journey through pregnancy is filled with anticipation, excitement, and often, a series of important health decisions. One area that consistently receives attention is prenatal screening – tests offered during pregnancy to assess the chances of certain genetic conditions in the developing baby. Among these, screening for [...]

W. Scott Westerman, III The discovery that your child will be born with special needs is filled with conflicting emotions. When Juliette arrived as our son and daughter-in-law’s second child, Colleen and I knew instantly that she was special. My wife’s youngest brother had Down syndrome. We could recognize the [...]

For Taryn Lagonigro and Jess Quarello, two New Jersey mothers, their voyage took an extraordinary path when they received the news that their daughters would be born with Down syndrome. [...]

Congratulations on the birth of your precious baby! When this momentous occasion includes the unexpected news that your child had Down syndrome, many emotions, and even more questions arise. [...]