Downs Syndrome

Down’s Syndrome

Young Baby with Down’s Syndrome/T21 His blood tests are showing sky high B6 but his Organic Acid Test is showing extremely low B6. I am assuming that there is a block in his conversion of this vitamin. Other than putting in B2 which he is also low in, can anyone…

9 years ago

low thyroid

Has anyone had experience of low thyroid function in children with Down’s syndrome? I have a client who would prefer not to give thyroxine to her 10 year old daughter, but is told that her sub-clinical hypothyroidism is likely to become worse. Do the normal “rules” apply, which supplements would…

10 years ago

44 yo F with Downs Syndrome pregnancy

Good afternoon, my client is a 44 year old, who is 20 weeks pregnant and it has been discovered that her baby has Down Syndrome. She has decided to continue with the pregnancy.. Could you give me any advice on support for her during pregnancy, to help support the best…

11 years ago

Downs syndrome

Hi there. Does anyone have experience with Down’s babies and early intervention? One week old baby boy, breastfed and suckling well, parents anxious to consult with therapist asap, willing to travel. Margot

12 years ago