Trisomy 18 is caused by the presence of three—as opposed to two—copies of chromosome 18 in a fetus or infant's cells.
The incidence of the syndrome is estimated as one in 3,000 live births.
The survival rate of Edwards Syndrome is very low. About 95% die in utero. Of liveborn infants, only 50% live to 2 months, and only 5–10% will survive their first year of life.
Infants born with Edwards syndrome may have some or all of the following characteristics: kidney malformations, structural heart defects at birth, intestines protruding outside the body ,mental retardation, developmental delays, growth deficiency, and arthrogryposis (a muscle disorder that causes multiple joint contractures at birth).
There are many physical malformations to mention but they are similar to those with down syndrome but worst.
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To feel what mommy and daddy might feel is beyond imagination.
Everyone has seen you,baby. Your parents has heard your heartbeat. Your mother has felt your movements.
You have become one with your mommy, baby. You shared hunger pains and you shared the melody of your daddy's songs and voice.
You are the first for them, baby. We are very excited to see you. We can't stop talking and thinking of you.
But we might have to let go of you, baby. For you and mommy's health and not risking your future.
Please forgive us, baby. Please know that we already love you when we found out that you are in mommy.
God has a greater plan for you, baby. We don't know what is it yet but I'm sure it is great.
We don't understand either, baby. Why does it has to be this way. We were ready to shower with all the love we could ever give.
Remember,baby. God is Great... God is Great. I am sure, one day all of us will finally meet.
Till that day, baby. Please forgive us.
Love,
Your Mak Su
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