Jesse Ridgway defends termination after Down syndrome diagnosis

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway said he and his wife Ashley chose to terminate her pregnancy after learning their unborn child had a high chance of having Down syndrome. "When it comes to being a first-time parent, or just trying to start a family in general, you don’t know until you’re thrust into this situation.

You’re always just trying to make the best decision you can to benefit your child and your own life," he said. He said he was initially comfortable with the possibility: "I was OK with it. I can love a kid no matter what, and we’ll make it work." But as they researched more, the risks shifted their view.

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