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40 years old.
Jun 27 2006, 2:33 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 27 2006, 2:33 PM EDT
I am pregnant with my third child will i have a downsyndrome baby or have problems because of my age. I would realy like an answer to my fears. 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
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1. RE: 40 years old.
Jun 28 2006, 1:23 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 28 2006, 1:23 AM EDT
Although your age does statistically increase the chances of problems, that does not mean your baby will have down syndrome or any other abnormality. Speak to your doctor about genetic testing. It may be the right choice for you. Do you find this valuable?