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What are a couples chances of having a child with Down syndrome?

April 26, 2017child Couple down syndrome

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What are a couples chances of having a child with Down syndrome?

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In the usual circumstance, the chances depend upon the age of the mother. The odds of having a child with Down syndrome at age 35 are approximately 1 in 350. Under age 25, the odds are about 1 in 1400 and at age 40 the odds are about 1 in 100.