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I'm 47, what are the chance baby has down syndrome , how bad is this ratio?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Downs : Is approx. 1 in every 30 pregnancies in moms 45 or over. So the odds are in your favor to have a non- Downs infant but the risk is many times greater than for women who are younger.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/28/2014

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