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Need help. is 36 too old to have a normal baby with no down syndrome?
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No: The risk increases with the mother's age but it is very common for women today to give birth in their mid-30s.
Answered 12/26/2022
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No: The basic risk of any pregnancy at any age for some surprize is 4%.That would include issues like a cleft lip, prematurity, metabolic disorder, etc.Your added risk at 35 is 1/365 for a Down syndrome birth, adding less than 1% to anyones basic risk.
Answered 2/18/2015
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