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Given the prevalence of Down syndrome births in Ireland and the fact that care is provided by the majority of parents at home, this qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of Irish parents receiving a postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. A qualitative research approach was used through semi structured interviews. Eight parents of a baby diagnosed postnatally with Down syndrome participated in this study sharing their stories of their postnatal diagnosis experiences. Five overarching themes emerged using a descriptive thematic analysis; 1. prenatal screening, pregnancy and delivery; 2. how the diagnosis was delivered; 3. setting and emotional experiences; 4. moving on with the postnatal diagnosis and 5. Future recommendations from parents' perspectives. This study highlighted the importance of the need for clinicians to ensure that partners are present at the time of the disclosure, that ample time is allocated and that verbal and written communications are provided to parents using less medical jargon when delivering the postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. These reasonable adjustments could alleviate parental anxiety at this critical juncture in their lives. 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