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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Mar 2, 2024 13:59:45 GMT -5
Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms and functions as it grows during pregnancy and after birth. Typically, a baby is born with 46 chromosomes. Babies with Down syndrome have an extra copy of one of these chromosomes, chromosome 21. A medical term for having an extra copy of a chromosome is ‘trisomy.’ Down syndrome is also referred to as Trisomy 21. This extra copy changes how the baby’s body and brain develop, which can cause both mental and physical challenges for the baby. (this was quoted from a website, go to www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/downsyndrome.html to learn more!) To all my peeps who have a friend, family member, or just wanna support I created this thread !
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Mar 3, 2024 9:40:58 GMT -5
I don’t personally know anyone with down syndrome, but every single one I have met (and that others I know have met) have been rays of sunshine.
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Mar 3, 2024 11:41:40 GMT -5
Yep, So is my little sister.
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Post by ☆*:.。. Rain .。.:*☆ on Mar 3, 2024 15:42:14 GMT -5
Interesting!
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 22, 2024 15:11:54 GMT -5
I don't personally know anyone with Down Syndrome but I think it's great that you're raising awareness for it!! Good job Storm
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