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I am 34 & just conceived. by the time i deliver, i will have turned 35. what are chances my baby will have down syndrome? thank you!
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Consult your doctor: The most common risk factor for Down syndrome is maternal age. As a woman gets older, her risk to have a pregnancy with a chromosome abnormality increases. The risk for Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is of 1 in 500 at maternal age of 34 years. Consult your ob-gyn for further recommendations.
Answered 2/18/2015
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