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Why do Down syndrome babies stick their tongue out?
Some babies have decreased muscle tone. Since the tongue is a muscle, and is controlled by other muscles in the mouth, decreased muscle tone can cause the tongue to stick out more than usual. Several conditions may cause decreased muscle tone, such as Down syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, and cerebral palsy.
Are there babies waiting to be adopted?
Of the 400,000 children in foster care, approximately 120,000 are waiting to be adopted.
Can you give up a baby with Down syndrome?
If your baby has certain medical needs or conditions, you may be wondering, “Can I place a sick baby up for adoption?” The answer is yes. Adoption is always an option, no matter the health of your baby. Every mother has the right to make an adoption plan for her child if that is what she wants to do.
How do I know if my baby has Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is usually diagnosed during pregnancy. If Down syndrome is not diagnosed during pregnancy, health care providers can usually diagnose Down syndrome based on the infant’s appearance. In such cases, the diagnosis should be confirmed using a blood test that examines the child’s chromosomes (karyotype).
Can you adopt an autistic child?
When adopting a child with special needs, it is best for an adoptive parent to use a licensed public or private adoption agency. Public agencies often have more children with special needs available and more flexible eligibility requirements.
Should I keep my baby or give it up for adoption?
Giving up a baby for adoption is never an easy choice. But for many women, placing your child up for adoption into a loving family can offer many benefits for your child. Even so, it is a choice that should never be taken lightly.
Can I adopt my sister?
Adoption. You might be able to adopt your siblings or relatives, but the requirements for adoptive parents are different than the requirements for foster parents. For instance, the biological parents’ rights must be terminated by a court before you can adopt your younger siblings or relatives.
How do you adopt a child with Down syndrome?
Volunteer for your local parent group, so that you can gain that experience that you will need to parent a child with Down syndrome. The more experience you have in the Down syndrome world, the more confidence a birth or expectant family will have in you as an adoptive parent. You can find your local parent group here.
What do Down syndrome newborns look like?
At birth, babies with Down syndrome usually have certain characteristic signs, including: flat facial features. small head and ears. short neck.