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Patau Syndrome

Patau Syndrome

This genetic disorders:** known as Patau Syndrome, can be Discussed here.

Persons finding themselves or loved ones suffering because of Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13) may like to share how they cope in order to help others world-wide searching for experiences.

** A mutation / chromosome / missing or additional gene(S)

Syndrome Patau

Video Shows Humanity of Baby With Trisomy 13 Who Doctors Said "Was Incompatible With Life"

When doctors tell parents of disabled children who have Trisomy 13 that their baby is "incompatible with life," it's the kind of statement that hurts to the core. Professional photographers Geoff and Cheyenne Schultz are hoping to show the humanity and dignity of one such baby.

They recently posted a blog about little baby Avonlea Powell, who has Trisomy 13. Avonlea's parents, Melissa and Brian Powell, learned form their own doctors at six months into the pregnancy that their baby was supposedly "incompatible with life." Ref. Source 7

Patau Syndrome Health & Special Psychology

Baby With Trisomy 13 Defies Odds After Parents Reject Abortion, She's Now 7

Kathleen Rose was born with a condition called Trisomy 13, which is a chromosomal disorder associated with severe intellectual disability and physical abnormalities in many parts of the body. Ref. Source 7

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Baby Matthew Born With Trisomy 13 Defies the Odds. Expected to Live 5 Days, He Turns 1

In Northern Ireland, Kerrie and Stuart Cartmill gave birth to a son with Trisomy 13 but miraculously, he recently celebrated his first birthday. Ref. Source 3