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My mom is pregnant naturally on accident at 44. she had a healthy baby boy 2 years ago. what's the chance of the baby having down syndrome?
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Less than for normal: The quoted risk at 44 is 1/100 while 45 jumps to 1/50.
Answered 7/25/2015
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