EWTN Catholic Q&A

down syndrome pregnancy
Question from nellie gentry on 12-13-2012:

please help me find quick resources to help a mother who is told to abort her baby because she may be carrying a down syndrome baby. she lives in another state PA. i live in VA. the only site that i know of is rachels vineyard and i found info on help after abortion. i need info to counter the doctors advice that she should opt for termination of pregnancy. thank you and God Bless Us All

Answer by Judie Brown on 12-14-2012:

Dear Nellie

In Pennsylvania she should contact The Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads may be reached at (757) 466-3696 or office@dsahr.org. They can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, and Youtube.

They will help her find someone to guide her toward carrying her baby to term