Debbie Dillon: "You grieve for the child you thought you would have"

Our guest today on What A Woman Podcast is Debbie Dillon, an amazing mum to four daughters, one of whom was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. We talk about:

- Receiving the news her newborn daughter had Down syndrome

- Her initial fears and coming to terms with the diagnosis

- How Debbie coped in the early months

- Finding support & advice from parents in the same situation

- Why mainstream primary school has worked out well for her daughter

- Her hopes and fears for her daughter's future

- The experience of siblings

- What people misunderstand about Down syndrome

- Her advice for other parents receiving a diagnosis

Debbie is a very dedicated mum to her daughters and has also had a successful career as a senior structural engineer. She is also an advocate for her daughter and the Down syndrome community so she has been a huge inspiration to us.