Ask her what support she'd like. They need to do chromosome analysis to "confirm" T21 which they can do after birth if she prefers. A scan is an indicator, not a confirmation. If they want to know before birth, they only way to tell is via amnio. It's their choice and whatever decision they make is the right one for their family. Hopefully they are getting support from genetic counsellors, family and friends.
If they continue the pregnancy and the girls have T21, there are support services available. If they choose to end the pregnancy, there are support services available including SANDS or SIDS and Kids. Depending on what state she is in, there are different laws about what gestation they can terminate up to.
Last edited by LionsandBears; October 19th, 2011 at 05:50 PM.
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