May 20, 2025
MLB Family’s Journey: Raising a Daughter with Down Syndrome

In this heartfelt episode of Moms Like Me, host Jordan Arogeti sits down with Ashlyn Burger—wife of MLB player Jake Burger and mom to baby Penelope, who was born with Down Syndrome. Ashlyn shares the emotional journey of receiving Penelope’s diagnosis, Jake’s calm response, and their advocacy through the Burger Family Foundation. Topics include navigating pregnancy uncertainty, medical bias, and the importance of representation in the Down Syndrome community.
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