Question
Tragically, our child has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome, which is heart-wrenching. How should Down Syndrome be prevented? What are effective preventive measures?
Answer
The occurrence of Down Syndrome is random, and any healthy couple has the possibility of having a child with Down Syndrome. Early preventive measures include avoiding exposure to ionizing radiation, chemicals, reducing X-ray examinations, and preventing viral infections. Pregnant women should avoid taking large doses of medication and choose to get pregnant at an appropriate age. It is recommended to maintain good lifestyle habits, with both men and women not smoking or drinking alcohol before pregnancy and engaging in appropriate physical exercise to enhance body resistance, and to keep timely informed about prenatal conditions.