0 a rare and very serious genetic condition in which someone is born with three rather than two of chromosome number 18 in all or some of their body cells: --
He has spent most of his life in hospital since he was born prematurely and suffering from Edwards' Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
The problems that develop in children with Edwards' syndrome vary from child to child.
Babies born with Edwards Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 18, have an average life span of under two months.
Edwards' syndrome does not usually run in families and is not caused by anything the parents have or have not done.
If you're pregnant, you'll be offered screening for Edwards' syndrome between 10 and 14 weeks of pregnancy.
