Welcome to Lejeunecast, where we place our talents at the service of Life!

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Young mother, Amelia, did not know she was carrying a baby with Down's syndrome. Her story is entwined with that of Professor Jerome Lejeune. This podcast picks up from 009 Lejeunecast (listen here: https://lejeunecast.libsyn.com/009-lejeunecast-jerome-lejeune-father-doctor-researchersaint)

With thanks to Amelia for giving the interview. Her blog at: www.forwantofwonder.net/ 

Professor Jerome Lejeune's monumental contribution to medicine and genetics has almost been forgotten in certain circles. Certainly, in the USA and France, he has made a lasting impact and there exist Foundations that carry his name. But what about this small family practice in the middle of the Hills region in NSW, Australia? Why have we seen fit to share Jerome Lejeune's vision in putting our talents at the service of life?

References:

1) Lejeune-Gaymard (2010), "Life is a Blessing", Ignatius Press, San Francisco (translation from 1997 'La vie est un bonheur, mon pere')

2) https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2015/02/updated-scientist-saint

3) https://www.clmagazine.org/topic/pro-life-champions/the-legacy-of-dr-jerome-lejeune/

4) http://www.epe.admin.cam.ac.uk/how-electric-fairy-clara-lejeune-gaymard-helped-transform-general-electric

Need help and support?

1) https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/new_parents.html

2) https://www.pregnancysupport.com.au/