Every Baby Is a Gift — Chromosome Count and All

YouTube creator Jesse Ridgeway publicly shared that he and his wife chose to abort their baby after receiving a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis at nearly 20 weeks of pregnancy.
A Down syndrome diagnosis does not change a child’s humanity, value, or inherent worth.
Families facing difficult prenatal diagnoses often encounter pressure or messaging that presents abortion as the preferred solution rather than receiving comprehensive information about raising a child with Down syndrome.
More than 60% of prenatal Down syndrome diagnoses in the United States reportedly result in abortion, leading to thousands of babies with Down syndrome being lost each year.
Human worth should not be determined by prenatal screening results, disability, or genetic differences.
Families raising children with Down syndrome frequently describe their children as a source of joy, love, and blessing.
Parents receiving a prenatal diagnosis are encouraged to seek support, accurate information, and resources as they navigate their decision.
Every human life has inherent dignity and value, regardless of ability, diagnosis, or chromosome count.