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T21Mom - Episode 132: From Overlooked to Overcoming: Puja Mehta's Down Syndrome Diagnosis Journey with Aaryav
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In an incredibly raw and often heartbreaking conversation, Mary sits down with Puja Mehta to delve into the story of her son Aaryav's diagnosis. Puja, who currently resides in India, spent several years in the United States, where she gave birth to both her children. She recounts the experience of a medical system that failed her long before Aaryav, who was born with Down syndrome, came into the world.
From the beginning, red flags were missed. Markers on her ultrasounds, indicative of Down syndrome, were overlooked. When Aaryav was born, Puja immediately sensed something was different-he didn't resemble either her or her husband and he struggled to latch. Despite these signs, no doctor followed up on one doctor's suspicion of Aaryav having Down syndrome that was noted in his chart.
Puja describes this period as an emotional time. It wasn't until a lactation consultant, four weeks after Aaryav's birth, congratulated her and remarked how beautiful Arya was, that Puja began to see a glimmer of light. This moment marked the beginning of her journey from shock and confusion to acceptance and love.
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