Trisomy 18 Was Once Seen as Too Lethal to Treat. Some Kids Are Now Surviving.
Trisomy 18 is normally fatal within weeks of birth. But some parents are getting more time — with surgeries, luck and an incredible amount of effort. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Topics: Trisomy, effort, amount, incredible, surgeries, getting, parents, birth, weeks, within, fatal, normally, Surviving, Treat, Lethal
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/magazine/trisomy-18-edwards-syndrome-baby-treatment-care.html