Expectant Parents

We understand that this time must be filled with mixed emotions for you and your family and want you to know that you are not alone in your journey. We would like to suggest that in reading about Down syndrome that you take your time and digest only that information which is helpful to you. It is our philosophy that your baby is “a baby first with Down syndrome second.”

We are here to support you in every way possible and welcome you to contact us with any questions you may have. You may reach Nancy, Director of Parent Support, at (925)362-8660 or nferguson@dsconnection.org.

Resources 

A book full of real-life accounts of families who have received a Down syndrome diagnosis. While the book is currently only available online, it is hopeful that it may someday go to print.- http://www.missiont21.com/

A Pregnant Mother’s Guide to Down Syndrome  http://downsyndromepregnancy.org/

Down Syndrome: An Expectant Parent’s Guide http://www.ndsccenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/firstcall_exp_final_b.pdf

Understanding the Diagnosis of Down Syndrome http://www.ndss.org/New-and-Expectant-Parents/Understanding-the-Diagnosis-of-Down-Syndrome/

Brighter Tomorrows-http://brightertomorrows.org/learning.html?language=1