Lisa’s Remarkable Journey as a Mother with Down Syndrome
In a world where societal expectations often push couples toward traditional life paths, those who deviate—especially people with disabilities—face intense scrutiny. Lisa, a woman with Down syndrome from California, defied stereotypes when she became pregnant at 29. Despite skepticism and criticism, Lisa was determined to become a mother.
Supported by her mother Patti, Lisa continued working, living independently, and prepared for motherhood. Her pregnancy was treated as high-risk, and her son Nic, who was also born with Down syndrome, arrived four weeks early. Though Lisa and Nic’s father initially tried to co-parent, the arrangement didn’t last, and Lisa eventually raised Nic as a single mom—with strong support from Patti.