Mother of twins claims doctors tried to ‘scare her’ into terminating son with Down syndrome

A mother of twin boys claims that doctors tried to ‘scare her’ into a termination after discovering that one of her sons would likely have Down syndrome during her pregnancy.  Lizeth Breaux, 37, from California, was 12-weeks pregnant with twins when doctors determined that one of them was probably going to be born with the … Read more

Mother of twins claims doctors tried to ‘scare her’ into terminating son with Down syndrome

A mother of twin boys claims doctors tried to ‘scare her’ into a termination after discovering that one of her sons would likely have Down syndrome during her pregnancy.  Lizeth Breaux, 37, from California, was 12 weeks pregnant with twins when doctors determined that one of them was probably going to be born with the … Read more

Emmerdale fans with children who have Down’s Syndrome slam the soap over abortion storyline

Emmerdale fans have slammed the soap after it was revealed Laurel Thomas and Jai Sharma will have an abortion because their unborn child has Down’s Syndrome. Viewers hit out at the show on Thursday for going ahead with the storyline, saying they were adding to stigma against those with Down’s Syndrome and perpetuating the idea … Read more

Beauty therapist who suffered a stroke that led to locked-in syndrome at 32 learns to walk again

A former cosmetologist has defied one per cent odds of walking again after recovering from being locked in her own body. Brisa Alfaro, 39, was flying from her home in Southern California to a trade show in New York when she thought she suffered from what she thought was an allergic reaction.  But after rushing … Read more

Mother nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after forgetting about a tampon for FIVE days

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after forgetting about a tampon for five days. Amy Williams, 24, from Basildon, Essex, was left hospitalised and fighting for her life when she accidentally left the sanitary product inside her, causing it to turn black and smell. Toxic shock syndrome can cause … Read more

Mother nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after forgetting about a tampon for FIVE days

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after forgetting about a tampon for five days. Amy Williams, 24, from Basildon, Essex, was left hospitalised and fighting for her life when she accidentally left the sanitary product inside her, causing it to turn black and smell. Toxic shock syndrome can cause … Read more

Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome dies aged 78

Georgie Wildgust, 78, is Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome A pensioner has become Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome after celebrating his 78th birthday – despite doctors saying he would not live beyond 10. Sprightly Georgie Wildgust puts his longevity down to a love of dancing and an active social life surrounded by a … Read more

Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome dies aged 78

Georgie Wildgust, 78, is Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome A pensioner has become Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome after celebrating his 78th birthday – despite doctors saying he would not live beyond 10. Sprightly Georgie Wildgust puts his longevity down to a love of dancing and an active social life surrounded by a … Read more

Dami Im reveals she struggled with ‘imposter syndrome’ after winning The X Factor

‘Sometimes I felt that I didn’t have what it takes’: Dami Im reveals she struggled with ‘imposter syndrome’ after winning The X Factor Australia By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:18 BST, 19 September 2020 | Updated: 02:55 BST, 19 September 2020 Dami Im was crowned the winner of The X Factor Australia … Read more

Mother of model who has Down’s syndrome hopes one day they won’t get ‘weird stares’

The mother of a toddler with Down’s Syndrome hopes her daughter’s modelling campaign can contribute to creating a ‘more inclusive world’, where she doesn’t get ‘weird stares’ in public.  Eleanor Manton, two, has become the face of latest seasonal campaign for upmarket childrenswear brand JoJo Maman Bébé – after the chain’s talent scouts spotted the tot’s … Read more