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Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffThere's no way to prevent Down syndrome. However, if you're at high risk of having a child with Down syndrome or you already have one child with Down syndrome, you may wish to consult a genetic counselor before becoming pregnant.
A genetic counselor can help you understand your chances of having a child with Down syndrome. He or she can also explain the prenatal tests you will be offered and help you figure out the pros and cons of testing for you.
- Down syndrome. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/down_syndrome.cfm. Accessed Jan. 9, 2009.
- Barss V, et al. Overview of prenatal screening and diagnosis of Down syndrome. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 9, 2009.
- Down syndrome Q & A. National Down Syndrome Society. http://www.ndss.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55:down-syndrome-q-a-a&catid=35:about-down-syndrome&Itemid=75. Accessed Jan. 20, 2009.
- What causes Down syndrome? National Down Syndrome Society. http://www.ndss.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=23&id=60&Itemid=234. Accessed Jan. 20, 2009.
- Genetic conditions: Down syndrome. Genetics Home Reference. http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=downsyndrome. Accessed Jan. 9, 2009.
- Facts about Down syndrome. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/downsyndrome.cfm. Accessed Jan. 20, 2009.
- Canick JA, et al. Second trimester maternal serum screening for Down syndrome. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 9, 2009.
