{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/648b1466591f1a001104fb05/648db7676db6b80011d980f1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jim: Millie's Dad","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/648b1466591f1a001104fb05/1687078836753-ba4c568f0f09e1ea4a6578a49c884c9a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode Ben meets Jim, who's Dad to three year old Millie.</p><p><br></p><p>Jim and his wife Louise were on holiday in Norfolk when Millie decided it was time to arrive - seven weeks before her due date. She was in NICU where the consultant suggested a blood test for Down syndrome which was confirmed a couple of days later.</p><p><br></p><p>Jim admits that before Millie arrived, having a child with a disability \"was probably one of the worst things I could think of happening\". In this conversation, he talks about how his perception of having a child with additional needs has completely changed and about the fabulous bond he has with his daughter.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast has been created for Down Syndrome UK - you can find out more about them and their work at downsyndromeuk.co.uk</p><p><br></p><p>You can also search for \"Positive About Down Syndrome\" on social media - and if you'd like to meet some other Dads, search for the private PADSDads groups on Facebook.</p>","author_name":"Down Syndrome UK"}