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Are children with Downs Syndrome born only to older mothers?

April 26, 2017born children Down's syndrome mothers Older

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Are children with Downs Syndrome born only to older mothers?

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No. Although the risk of Down’s Syndrome increases with age, a child with Down’s Syndrome can be born to a mother at any age. Although only 5-8% of pregnancies occur in women over the age of 35, they account for 20% of Down’s Syndrome births. Therefore, 80% of children with Down’s Syndrome are born to women who are less than 35 years of age.