Most of the time, Down syndrome isnt inherited. Its caused by a mistake in cell division during early development of the fetus. Translocation Down syndrome can be passed from parent to child.

Is Down syndrome the mothers fault?

Nevertheless, the false accusation against mothers as a leading cause of T21 and down syndrome is continuing till now without any scientific evidence indicating mothers responsibility. The scientists had accepted this genetic abnormality as a result of mothers age (maternal cause), despite no scientific evidence.

Do fathers cause Down syndrome?

July 1, 2003 -- Older fathers may contribute just as much as older mothers to the dramatic increase in Down syndrome risk faced by babies born to older couples. A new study found that older fathers were responsible for up to 50% of the rise in Down syndrome risk when the mother was also over 40.

Does trisomy 21 come from Mom or Dad?

It is well known that the extra chromosome 21 originates from the mother in more than 90% of cases, the incidence increases with maternal age and there is a high recurrence in young women.

What age should you not have a baby?

For example, the danger of miscarriage rises, and the risk for developing hypertension, diabetes, and preeclampsia goes up too. Its also more likely the baby will be born prematurely or have Down syndrome or autism. Most survey participants labeled age 50 as the age at which its too late to have a child.