Anyone here or a signifigant other of someone here have a balanced translocation and have children?? AKA a chomosome rearrangement. If so, please share your story with me. My husband and I are planning to start a family but are concerned because he has a balanced translocation (he himself is perfectly fine and normal except for the fact that he carries the gene for it.) and we know there can be difficulties due to it. We could use any help or advise from someone who has experiance with this, we dont know where to start. Thanks in advance!!
2006-12-15 07:13:04 · 4 answers · asked by emg2528 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I don't have any experience with this, but just wanted to put in a plug for adoption. It's a wonderful way to start a family!
Not that you'll necessarily have any trouble, but adoption is a great option to consider!
2006-12-15 07:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know about a man, who had 3 (three!!) different balanced translocations. It ran in the family. Everyone was healthy, there was no mention of increased frequency of miscarriages.
My point is, you should consult with a geneticist, it is important to know, what kind of translocation your husband has. There is a good chance, that you don't have to fear to concieve a "suffering child" as someone before me stated...
2006-12-18 02:46:03 · answer #2 · answered by Krumplee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with considering adopting an unwanted child. Really, there is no need to bring a child into this world especially if there is a chance that this child is going to suffer. That's really sick. There are enough children suffering already. Doing this because you have some animalistic need to procreate your own genes is really selfish. What is wrong with you? Do you secretly hope that your child will be born to suffer so that you can look like an oh so selfless mom and dad in the face of adversity? Get a grip on reality and have some love for the person you are going to parent.
2006-12-15 15:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
first off, i just want to say, you wanting your own child is not selfish, how rude is she? second you should really speak with ....dang i can't think the name...like genetic counselor or something like that. and they can explain to you better the odds of this gene being passed.
2006-12-15 15:25:54 · answer #4 · answered by whosaidthat? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋