New & Expectant Parent Support

You may have recently had a test and your doctor or geneticist has told you that the baby you are expecting has Down syndrome. You may have recently given birth to a baby that has Down syndrome. Whatever your circumstances, we have been there, and know the kinds of feelings and thoughts you are having, because we had them too.

Rest assured, you are not alone. There are other parents in your community, possibly right in your own neighborhood, who have a child with Down syndrome, and would be grateful to talk with you and share your thoughts and concerns.

These pages contains resources that we have carefully selected to share with you because believe that the support that you receive in the earliest days are vitally important. Together with local partners, we work to provide families with reliable and supportive resources and a community that celebrates all children, and empowers parents to be strong informed advocates for their children and to always be parents first!

Please email newparent@nwdsa.org to connect with a parent in our community.

A guide for new parents of children with Down syndrome

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Una guía para nuevos padres de niños con síndrome de Down

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Healing Hearts Booklet

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Helpful Articles

  • What Does a Down Syndrome Diagnosis Mean for Baby and Family?

Recommended Websites

As parents, you are probably looking for all the information you can find about Down syndrome and how to care for your child. There is an almost infinite amount of information available on the internet and we want to offer a word of caution, as much of it is out of date, or just misinformation. Here are a few websites that we recommend. But remember, the thing your baby needs most is you!