... physical appearance are recognized as an effect of the condition, typically not causing them pain or the need for correction. There are many tests that are now available to women throughout their pregnancy to determine if their child has Down syndrome. In the United States, ACOG guidelines ... recommend that screening be offered to all women, regardless of their age (www.acog.org). There are noninvasive screening tests such as blood tests, the nuchal translucency test, and sonograms (ultrasounds) which look for particular abnormalities in the fetus that might indicate Down syndrome (www...

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