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Down's is still 'stigmatised'

Down's is still 'stigmatised'

New research shows that there has been an increase in Down's pregnancies over the past 20 years.The sharp rise reflects the growing number of older women becoming pregnant, when there is a higher risk.The subsequent abortion rate of more than 90% and more antenatal diagnoses means slightly fewer children are being born with the condition.Natasha and Eddie Batha's daughter Mia was born with Downs and they say the syndrome is still stigmatised.

BBC | October 27, 2009Watch more videos from BBC

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