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Governor's baby arrives early [Palin]
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| Contributor | particleman |
| Last Edited | particleman Apr 19, 2008 08:59pm |
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| News Date | Saturday, April 19, 2008 02:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - An unnamed source close to the family says Governor Palin's baby boy has Down syndrome. That's according to Anchorage TV station KTUU.
The governor's spokeswoman, Sharon Leighow, would neither confirm nor deny the report.
Leighow says Palin will talk with reporters early next week.
Palin gave birth this morning (Friday) to her fifth child a month before her due date.
Trig Paxson Van Palin weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces. A news release from Palin's office says the 44-year-old governor and the baby are doing well and resting comfortably.
Down syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome. It results in mental retardation, a characteristic broad, flat face and small head and, often, serious heart defects.
Leighow says the name Trig is a Norse word meaning "true" and "brave victory." |
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