Is Down syndrome detected at birth

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My baby had wide suture at 9 day visit. Doctor prescribed calcax p 2.5 ml once a day for 4 weeks. She didn't say anything else. Reading over the internet i m concerned about Down syndrome. I had normal vaginal delivery on 12 july. Nothing as such has been said. Is Down syndrome detected immediately at birth?

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kanyakumari · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shebin C E

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kanyakumari

Greetings While a wide suture can be associated with the condition, it's not a sole indicator and is also a common variation in many healthy babies. Diagnosis of Down syndrome is typically confirmed through a genetic test and is often suggested by a combination of physical features.

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