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Down Syndrome and Heart Issues
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178665.asp
Children with Down syndrome have a higher incidence of heart problems and some babies require surgery within the first year of life. Due to the great strides in surgical techniques and medical support, children's heart issues can be resolved with a quicker recovery than seems possible to families.
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Tenderness and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178473.asp

Strollers, Walkers & Wheelchairs for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art9507.asp

Home Accessibility & Visitability for Children w/ Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37751.asp

Doorstops for Kids and Teens in Wheelchairs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66763.asp

Home Access for Children in Wheelchairs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52665.asp

Grandfathers & Great Uncles
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51398.asp

Dads, Complicated Pregnancies & Childbirth
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47718.asp

Dads of Babies with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57124.asp

Fathers of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32675.asp

Home Accessibility and Visitability for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37751.asp

Disability Advocacy and Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35878.asp

Sibling Support and Rivalry
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33375.asp

Brothers and Sisters of Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56919.asp

Grandparents of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37114.asp

Cousins of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44239.asp

Thanksgiving and Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59415.asp

Childhood Disability and Supporting Other Mothers http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59660.asp

Comparing Ourselves to Other Mothers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61553.asp

The Disability Hierarchy, Equity and Advocacy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61355.asp