Thanks!Originally posted by ShrodingersCat:Hmm..to begin with .. to consummate your marriage means simply to have sex after marriage. whether you intend to have children or not, let's hope you dont have to let your sex life suffer - there are such things like contraceptives.
secondly, from what I understand... while most forms of down syndrome are not hereditary, there IS a hereditary form but it is very rare. it is best to consult a doctor and determine with a genetic blood test.