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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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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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What is a childhood disability?
Learn more about childhood disabilities such as congenital disorders, disabilities developed after birth and disabilities caused by injury.
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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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