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What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterised by mental and developmental impairments.
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Caring for a child with Down syndrome
When caring for a child with Down syndrome, you might face some challenges different to other parents.
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Screening for Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects 1 in 1,00 babies. Find out about the screening and diagnostic tests that can detect the condition.
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Down Syndrome Health Record App
Health record app is for parents and support people of children with Down syndrome that assists them to record and monitor their child’s health, growth and development.
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Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)
A non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) is a sensitive test to screen for Down syndrome and some other chromosomal disorders early in pregnancy.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition some women may experience during pregnancy. Learn more about carpal tunnel syndrome and how to treat it.
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Find out how to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — one of the main causes of SUDI.
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Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart differences or defects (CHD) are a group of different heart abnormalities that are present at birth.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a range of conditions caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Learn more about FASD here.
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What is a congenital disorder?
Congenital disorder, also known as congenital disease or birth defects, are conditions present from birth. Find out more about congenital disorders.
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