Four Medical Concerns For Babies Diagnosed With Down syndrome Down syndrome is associated with many medical concerns. I will address what to be aware of in the first few days of life here. I know that this is scary but I reassure you that doctors are able to treat your child for each of these conditions with very good outcomes. Sometimes you will watch and wait, other times your baby may need surgery. Medicine has come a long way and there is so much that can be done for your new baby if he or she requires any intervention. Heart Up to