For Expectant and New Parents
We are here to support you through your early days of pregnancy and the early days with your baby.
We’re here to support you through these early days and beyond. Our dedicated Support Team is available to answer any questions you may have and for any support you may need. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by email at familysupportservice@dsscotland.org.uk or by calling 0300 030 2121.
Prenatal Screening and Testing
We are here to support you through prenatal screening and testing if you have chosen to have this to find out the chance of your baby having Down’s syndrome.
If you have received news that there is a chance your baby may have Down’s syndrome or you may be considering further testing we are here to support you confidentially and answer any questions you may have to help you understand more about what life can be like with a baby with Down’s syndrome.
Expecting a baby with Down’s syndrome
Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby! Knowing your baby will be born with Down’s syndrome means that you can be prepared for when your baby arrives. We know you might have lots of questions or some things may be worrying you right now, whatever you are feeling we are here to support you to learn more about having a baby with Down’s syndrome.
Welcoming your baby with Down’s syndrome
Congratulations on the birth of your baby and welcome to our Community! We hope you are enjoying spending precious time together and getting to know each other. We are here to support you and have lots of information and resources that have been thoughtfully created by other parents who have been exactly where you are now which we hope you will find useful …
Become a member
Do you want to be at the heart of what we do and help us drive our movement for change? We would love for you to join our vibrant and growing community. As a member you will be at the forefront of shaping everything that we do for people with Down’s syndrome and their families and carers.
Join us today and you can be part of a movement for change, driving a better future for people with Down’s syndrome in Scotland.
We now offer free membership to all households/families as well as adults with Down’s syndrome.
Contact the Family Support Team
We have six regional Family Support Service Officers based across Scotland, some are parents themselves, who are available to answer any questions you may have and for any support you may need.
You can read more about our Family Support Service here.
