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Erin Drayton's personal experience of having a baby with Down Syndrome

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"Our normal is abnormal" - This is the mantra embraced by Erin Drayton and her family. She shares the story of how her second child was diagnosed with Down Syndrome shortly after his birth and how she's tackling the impact of the condition with positivity and love.
25 Sep 2018 English South Africa Kids & Family

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