“””I believe it was. The pre-pregnancy genetic counseling my wife and I went through was part of the prenatal process. Our behavior in proceeding to get pregnant after that counseling was of our own choosing. Were we “Dumb”? “””
Prenatal care is done after conception and before birth. If you are suggesting that NP should have secured the services of genetic counseling before conceiving a child, and a lack of doing so, or going forward with conception when you know the chances of Downs is high is “dumb”, then I will just sit here amazed at your ignorance on this matter.
The risk of Downs Syndrome does rise with age of the mother due to egg quality issues, not genetics. If Downs had run in NP’s family, then perhaps it would be prudent (and covered by insurance) for him to explore that option. That said, if I were told my yet unborn child would have Downs that would not change my feelings at all for the child and wanting the child. Genetic testing to ascertain information on passing life threatening conditions is certainly warranted. Using it to select your offspring is just disgusting IMHO.
Your comments regarding parents of children with Downs Syndrome are scattered and really follow no course of solid reasoning.
“There are reasons Pride is one of the seven deadly sins.”
You are not proud of your children?
Then, being an ignorant male, I may technically be using the wrong term. Discussions with my wife’s gynecologist, who is also our pediatrician, led us to the understanding and perception that prenatal care begins with making an informed decision to prepare to become pregnant. A woman's eggs are alive prior to conception. The same is true for men’s sperm. We think our health prior to conception has an impact upon the outcome.
[You are not proud of your children?]
I love them and rejoice at that they are.