Trisomy 18

Edward’s Syndrome

3 copies of the 18th chromosome. Also considered INCOMPATIBLE WITH LIFE. Fewer than 10% will live beyond their 1st year.

T18 Awareness Ribbon

Physical affects:

  • Low birth weight

  • Ears low in position on their head

  • Cleft lip or palate

  • Club foot

  • Heart, Kidney or Spine issues

  • Digestion problems

  • Breathing problems

  • Intestinal organs can grow outside of the body

  • As well as many of the same as Trisomy 13

Trisomy 18 Chromosome Structure

Very Well Health

https://www.verywellhealth.com/other-trisomies-in-humans-1120490#

Trisomy SOFT

trisomy.org

Intermountain Health Angel Watch

https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/womens-health/angel-watch

University of Utah Maternal Fetal Medicine

https://medicine.utah.edu/obgyn/maternal-fetal-medicine