What if I don't want the baby?

Some families at first feel they don't want their baby.

Usually this feeling changes as they get to know their own little baby who needs them now rather than "this baby with Down's syndrome with an unknown frightening future".

Occasionally the feelings of rejection persist and parents decide to have their baby temporarily fostered to give them some time to think about what is best. Sometimes it is best for the baby to be adopted. There are many families happy to adopt a baby with Down's syndrome.

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