2006-07-27 07:25:03 · 5 answers · asked by Kristin F 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It is best to seek the help of a genetic counselor. You may be able to find one at a university hospital that can help you. They may recommend testing the spouse to see if both individuals are carriers. There are some good genetic tests now that did not exist a few years back. The frequency of CF is more prevalent in certain population groups. The genetic counselor would have this information and be able to help you. It is a lot cheaper financially and healthier emotionally to seek the help of a genetic counselor than to care for a CF child.
2006-07-27 07:34:55 · answer #1 · answered by petlover 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, preferably don't marry someone who is also a carrier. Here is some info:
If both parents are carriers:
25% chance that child will have CF
50% chance that child will be a carrier
25% chance that child will neither have CF nor be a carrier
If only one parent is carrier:
0% chance that child will have CF
50% chance that child will be a carrier
50% chance that child will be unaffected
2006-07-27 07:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are only a carrier, then the best thing is to get your partner tested. If they don't have it or are not a carrier of it, then the baby will be fine. If your partner is a carrier, then the chances of the baby getting it would be about 25%.
2006-07-27 07:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by blondie7795 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fullproof answer: Don't have sex with another carrier. There are several mutations that cause the disease, so be sure that the tests are done for all available.
2006-07-27 10:57:00 · answer #4 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duh! Dont have any children.
2006-07-27 07:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋