Happy Place — Should I have children? Ellie Simmonds on genetic disability diagnoses

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Should I have children? Ellie Simmonds on genetic disability diagnoses

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What beliefs, hopes, worries, and questions would you have if your unborn baby was given a diagnosis of a disability? It’s something retired paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds has spent a lot of time considering. In this chat with Fearne, Ellie explains what she’s learnt from talking to both her parents and her birth…

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