Down Syndrome Clinic
This clinic provides follow-up counseling, resources and health maintenance information for families of infants under 1 year of age who have been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
Through this clinic, MMI's Department of Genetic Medicine offers families an evaluation and consultation for babies suspected to have Down syndrome. This initial evaluation can happen while the newborn is still in the hospital or at the Munroe-Meyer Institute after the baby has gone home.
A genetic test called a karyotype, also known as Chromosome Analysis, will rule out or confirm a Down syndrome diagnosis. The family receives initial genetic counseling which involves physicians and genetic counselors. At the time of the Down syndrome diagnosis, the family is given resource materials about Down syndrome and offered a one-time follow-up appointment in the Down Syndrome Clinic.
Clinic Details
- This clinic is designed for families of infants under 1 year of age who have been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
- Appointments can be made for children who are 1 year of age and older at Children's Nebraska Down Syndrome Clinic.
At this visit, we review these genetic counseling topics:
- Genetic test results.
- How the baby got an extra 21 chromosome.
- Recurrence risks for the parents and other family members.
- Options for prenatal diagnosis.
Health care recommendations are also discussed as well as other resources provided for school services and parent support organizations, including:
- Information for New and Expectant Parents from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Providers from the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Genetic Medicine include:
- Beth Conover, MS, APRN, CGC, Friedland Family Professor
Call for an appointment: 402-559-6418
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Munroe-Meyer Institute
Down Syndrome Clinic
6902 Pine St.
Omaha, NE 68106
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