World Down Syndrome Day: Understanding Trisomy 21

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. A day to recognize and spread awareness of those with Down syndrome.  THIS EPISODE IS PART 1 OF 2 EPISODES: MAKE SURE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 58: A MOTHER'S MESSAGE-DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS.  In honor of this, I welcome Dr. Sajel Lala (@Lalagenetics on Instagram). We discuss Down syndrome statistics, risk factors, how the diagnosis can be made, what is monitored through the child's life, and some misconceptions about those with Down syndrome. Make sure to listen to Episode 58 for more insight and awareness celebrating World Down syndrome Day.  Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk TV on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood. Episodes include conversations with experts in the field of child development, child health, parental mental health and well-being, answering questions directly from parents, and parenting guidance and mindset tips to get YOU the most out of your parenting journey. Follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and subscribe to her YouTube for more!