Dear Parents-to-be... 

You will be looking at this page because you have received some unexpected news – your baby may have Down syndrome. 
 
We know this might be a difficult time for you and you may be considering decisions you never thought you would have to make. Take time to gather the information you need to help you make the decisions that feel right for you. 
 
You are not alone and there is a whole community of people who have been in your situation. 
 
If you would like to contact another local parent who has been in your situation, who is ready to listen to you and can chat with you about their experience, the joys and challenges of parenting a child with Down syndrome, then please do get in touch with us at office@downrightspecial.co.uk or call 01482 420160. You can also ask your midwife to contact us on your behalf. 
 
If you are under the care of a midwife at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital they will have a pack of information from us to give you. If you haven’t received one, then you can download some of the information below or give us a call and we can get one to you. 
 
With our very best wishes for the future, Downright Special. 

Expectant Parent Information Pack 

The website by DSUK, Positive About Down Syndrome, is a really lovely website written by parents for parents and parents-to-be and is full of real life stories. If you’re considering screening, have received a diagnosis that your baby might have Down syndrome, or if you know someone in this situation, this site is great as it has been created and written by parents who know what this is like. 
 
The Down's Syndrome Association also has lots of information for expectant parents, including the leaflet 'Looking Forward to your Baby.' 
Down's Syndrome Association Looking forward to your baby PDF Guide. 
Download PDF
Positive about Down Syndrome website. 
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