{"id":510049,"date":"2026-06-05T14:28:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/youtuber-and-his-wife-reveal-they-terminated-pregnancy-due-to-down-syndrome-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:52:26","slug":"youtuber-and-his-wife-reveal-they-terminated-pregnancy-due-to-down-syndrome-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/entertainment\/youtuber-and-his-wife-reveal-they-terminated-pregnancy-due-to-down-syndrome-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTuber and his wife reveal they terminated pregnancy due to Down syndrome diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American content creator <strong>Jesse Ridgway<\/strong> and his wife, <strong>Ashley Ridgway<\/strong>, revealed that they decided to terminate their pregnancy after doctors informed them that the baby had a high probability of being born with Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The couple shared the news through their social media, where they explained that the decision was made after consultations with doctors, genetic counselors, family members, and close friends. According to Ridgway, it was one of the most difficult decisions they have faced as a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The YouTuber pointed out that he initially received the diagnosis with optimism, but subsequently investigated the potential health complications and the challenges associated with the condition in greater depth. He also expressed that the process turned out to be emotionally devastating for both of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We recommend reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/internacionales\/congresobrasilsuspendeaborto\/\">Brazil&#8217;s Congress suspends rule that guaranteed legal abortion for minors who are victims of rape<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The revelation sparked an intense debate on social media, where thousands of users reacted both in favor of and against the decision. Subsequently, Ridgway reported receiving hate messages and threats after making the situation public, while defending his wife from the criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The couple had announced the pregnancy in March of this year and stated that, despite the difficult moment they are going through, they remain hopeful about trying to start a family again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American content creator Jesse Ridgway and his wife, Ashley Ridgway, revealed that they decided to terminate their pregnancy after doctors informed them that the baby had a high probability of being born with Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21. 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