“In the tender space between anticipation and sorrow, parents facing the birth of a trisomy baby find themselves at a crossroads where every potential path is paved with profound love, deep reflection, …

Trisomy 18 is confirmed by chromosomal analysis, a test that looks at and determines the number of chromosomes in a person. Trisomy 18 can be diagnosed during pregnancy by fetal ultrasound and …

Dec 31, 2009 · Taken together, this module offers a synthesis of care and management for cases diagnosed with trisomy 18 within a context of professional recommendations and those involved in …

Trisomy 18 and trisomy 13 are two different conditions. Both are rare and are associated with much more serious medical complications and developmental concerns than Down syndrome (trisomy 21, …

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a test that can tell if the fetus has trisomy 18. CVS can be done from 10 to the end of 13 weeks of pregnancy.

Trisomy 13 affects the growth of many parts of a baby’s body. The effect on the body systems can be severe, and many of the body systems do not work as needed.

What are the causes of Down syndrome? 95% of all Down syndrome patients have a trisomy due to nondisjunction