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Yes it can happen even when you are young even though it's rare.

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Q: Can a 16 year old have a Down syndrome baby?
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What is the probability of a 28-year-old female bearing a baby with Down syndrome?

If you look at the link below, the probability of a 28 year old female having a baby with Down syndrome is a little less than 1 in 1000.


Does Down syndrome increase with maternal age?

Yes, the risk of having a child with Down syndrome increases with maternal age, especially after the age of 35. This is because older eggs are more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities, such as an extra copy of chromosome 21 which causes Down syndrome.


Can a 5 year old child cause shaken baby syndrome?

Yes


What is the probability of a 28 year old having a downs syndrome baby?

1 in 691


What are the chances that a mother with a Down syndrome child will have another child with Down syndrome if she gets pregnant at age 48?

A woman's risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome increases as she gets older. A 40 year old is much more likely to be in this situation than a 20 year old.


Is it normal for a 3-and-a-half year old child with Down syndrome to refuse all solid food and only eat pureed baby food?

Probably not you should ask his or her docter.


How do you explain that an 8-year-old child with Down syndrome is extremely talented at online jigsaw puzzles?

Even though the child has Down syndrome, he or she still is intelligent.


What are the chances - at age 24 - of having a baby with Down syndrome. Is 4 out of 250 women correct?

No, it's MUCH higher than that. That would be the chance for a 35 to 40 year old woman.


Can the tugging motion of trying to get something away from a 4 year old result in shaken baby syndrome?

No cuz its not an infant


Can a 48 year old woman with polycystic ovary syndrome have a baby?

It is possible, but the age and the condition will both reduce the chances.


What is the syndrome called when your baby looks old?

Progeria


How do you explain to a 5-year-old that his older brother has Down syndrome?

just tell him slowley and dont make the child with down syndrome fell any different to the one who is perfectly fine.