Down Syndrome: A New Addition To Our Family

19 September 2016  |  Dr. Lee Tasker  |  Tags: Acceptance Down Syndrome Giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome Loving a Child With Down Syndrome Maternal Depression Trisomy 21

At the time of our son’s birth, I was familiar with many of the physical malformations and cognitive limitations associated with Down syndrome (a short, stocky, intellectually impaired person with inarticulate speech quickly jumps to mind). However, I was shocked to learn of the plethora of serious…