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I'm 34. i just terminated a pregnancy due to trisomy 21 and imminent heart failure. can i still have a healthy baby or does this mean my chances r low?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Healthy baby: There is dtill an excellent chance to have a normal baby. Good luck.

Answered 1/19/2014

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Would consult ..: A genetics expert and a high risk ob/gyn dr to give a full risk profile.

Answered 1/19/2014

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Sorry for your loss: Having one pregnancy with a trisomy (21) will generally add 1% to your future risk of any chromosome defect. Add that to about 1% for your age. Any pregnant woman has ~4% risk of some unexpected outcome (premi, defect, infection,etc.) Add it up and you have 94% chance of a good outcome if you try now. Please consult with a medical geneticist who can explore both family trees to find all your risks

Answered 8/30/2017

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