Mom Inspired by Her Son Wants to Erase the Stigma Around Down Syndrome and Bring 'Hope' to Fellow Parents (Exclusive)

Carissa Carroll started the nonprofit Jack's Basket in 2014. Since then, they've delivered thousands of care packages—and ...
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Heart and hope: Study shows promising quality of life for those with Down syndrome and congenital heart defects

“I think people want to know, ‘When my child grows up, will they live a normal life? Will they have a good life, a happy, a productive life?’” said Stephanie Gaydos, M.D., associate professor of ...
Newsweek

Mom Feared Life Would Never Be Same After Down Syndrome Baby—She Was Right

A mom feared life would never be the same after her baby was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth, but she was wrong. Rachel Morris, from Utah County, Utah, posted her confession in a reel on ...
The Gazette

Termination of Down syndrome pregnancies continues to be high, which concerns advocates

Rebecca and Luke Chambers keep an eye on Cal Chambers as he climbs a ladder at one of his favorite places, the playground at John Venezia Community Park on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (The Gazette, ...
Medical Xpress

Study shows promising quality of life for those with Down syndrome and congenital heart defects

Adults with both Down syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing remarkable resilience despite facing significant medical challenges, according to ...