Question 1

how long do down syndrome children live?

Accepted Answer

Variable: They do die relatively young in the 20s and 30s but they thrive on love just the same as normal kids and their death is unpredictable.

Question 2

how to train children with down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Downs Syndrome: I assume you mean toilet training? Either way, this site should be a good source for all of your Down's Syndrome questions. Also, look for local support groups, as well. It's always nice to have other people dealing with the same issues, to talk to. http://www.ndss.org/Resources/Therapies-Development/Toilet-Training-Children-with-Down-Syndrome/

Question 3

what are the characteristics of down syndrome in children?

Accepted Answer

DS Phenotype: flattened face, upward-slanting eyes, skin folds at inner corners of eyes,  transverse palmar crease, &amp; more.  Many have congenital anomalies of the heart, intestine, skeletal system &amp; other organs, along with hearing loss, vision problems &amp; certain blood &amp; neurological disorders. Intellectual Disability is usually mild-moderate. Guidelines for medical &amp; developmental care are well-established.

Question 4

what are the chances that one of my children will have down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

ACOG charts show the: risk of having a fetus with a Trisomy 21, Down Syndrome, at prenatal diagnosis vs.  the  risk of having a live-born infant with DS because ~ 25% are lost.  If there is no family history or prior infant with DS, at age 42 at delivery,the risk is 1/63; risk at 16 weeks'  gestation is 1/50 - 1/55. Risk of any chromosomal disorder at term is 1/42. If 43 at term, DS risk is 1/49; of any trisomy, 1/33.

Question 5

need help. is 36 too old to have a normal baby with no down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No: The risk increases with the mother's age but it is very common for women today to give birth in their mid-30s.

Question 6

do you know of people with diseases such as down syndrome that have children?

Accepted Answer

Possibly ,but: Down syndrome females are capable of reproduction but most pregnancies have resulted from abuse, end prematurely & are often delivered c section. The defect can be passed on but some offspring are normal.

Question 7

why is there a 50% chance of a woman with down syndrome producing a normal baby?

Accepted Answer

Downs syndrome: Based on genetics, a women with downs syndrome will have eggs that are either 23 x or 24 x with an extra # 21 chromosome. Therefore there is a 50 % chance that she will pass on a normal 23 chromosome compliment to her fetus.

Question 8

can couple who both have mild down syndrome be capable of raising children with help?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it would Hapn: While females with ds are capable of reproduction( with difficult pregnancies) males  with few exceptions are not. For a male to be capable, i would expect him to be a partially affected mosaic ds & fertility would depend on the tissues of his body that has ds info. Having family support thru their lives is a great asset to anyone with ds or any impairment.

Question 9

how come all down syndrome children have the same facial features?

Accepted Answer

Chromosome influence: The size & shape of the skull & facial features of Down syndrome patients is heavily influenced bu the effect of the extra chromosome present in every cell of the body.The same goes for eyes, hands & feet all of which require a lot of decoding during formation to produce the structures. Many other chromosome defects produce some common features to those born with the abnormality.

Question 10

why do people with down syndrome have a shorter life span than normal?

Accepted Answer

In the absence of : significant congenital heart disease, average life expectancy for people with DS is 60. Genetic changes that occur in Trisomy ^ risk of many medical conditions:  leukemia, celiac disease, lowered immune system function, sleep apnea, obesity, heart valve disease in young adulthood, mental illness, early Alzheimer's &amp; many more. Quality &amp; duration of life are improved by assiduous medical care.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Can a person with down syndrome have normal children

A member asked:

How long do down syndrome children live?

A member asked:

How to train children with down syndrome?

A member asked:

What are the characteristics of down syndrome in children?

A member asked:

What are the chances that one of my children will have down syndrome?

A member asked:

Need help. is 36 too old to have a normal baby with no down syndrome?

A member asked:

Do you know of people with diseases such as down syndrome that have children?

A member asked:

Why is there a 50% chance of a woman with down syndrome producing a normal baby?

A member asked:

Can couple who both have mild down syndrome be capable of raising children with help?

A member asked:

How come all down syndrome children have the same facial features?

A member asked:

Why do people with down syndrome have a shorter life span than normal?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?