My sister in-law had abay prematurly at about 7 monts(as i previsoly posted) and amoung other things they can not determain the sex of the baby. They keep running test and nothing seems to be conculsive. Has anyone ever heard of this and do u think it is possible it was born with oth genitals?(I have seen the baby and it is very hard to tell eaither way)
2007-01-18 07:18:22 · 23 answers · asked by rowebaby 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
that is the weirdest thing I've ever heard of
2007-01-18 07:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by laney 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I have heard about it and read about it. I took a class of Genetics in college, and also encountered it in Psychology classes. There are many variations of causes as well as conditions that exist, some are more common than others. I assume they have done DNA testing, and that there is something wrong genetically. Most of us are born as either an XX female or an XY male, but sometimes mutations occur.
It sounds like your niece/nephew might be an XO, which is very rare. It means that there is a missing sex chromosome. The implications are that there would be no way to determine the gender of the child, in a sense he/she has none. Surgery is usually performed on these babies, at an early age, after a decision is made which gender to assign to them. The alternative is a life without gender identity, normalcy in socialization, or sexual intimacy.
I am no expert, this is just my throwing out a theory. The doctors should have more information, even if they don't have any answers. It is difficult to imagine how the parents must be feeling, and I wish the best for them, and for you all.
2007-01-18 07:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by john k 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
James Elgin Gill (born on 20 May 1987 in Ottawa, Canada) was the earliest premature baby in the world. He was 128 days premature (21 weeks and 5 days gestation) and weighed 1 pound 6 ounces (624 g). He survived and is quite healthy. Amillia Sonja Taylor, born Oct. 24 after just under 22 weeks in the womb was just 9½ inches long and weighed less than 10 ounces when she was delivered by Caesarean section.
2016-03-29 03:25:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hermaphrodite. A term for a child born with uncertain or both genders genitals. It happens but most people keep it quiet for the childs sake. The fewer who know the fewer to tell the kid they are not normal. Its a sad thing as the doctors have to determine which sex to give the child and sometimes they are wrong!!
2007-01-18 07:42:25 · answer #4 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is called a "hermaphrodite" and yes it happens in some births. If there are no outward physcial signs of genetailia (no penis or what could be considered a penis) they usually recommend the child be raised as a girl. Of course she will not have any of the female reproductive organs (or they will be non functioning) and she may have to take hormones in order to gain breasts when she reaches what would be puberty. Your sister in law has a very long and difficult road ahead of her and her child.
2007-01-18 10:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of this happening although it's very rare. I can't imagine how difficult this must be for the baby's parents. I think they can usually tell with chromisome testing if the baby is a girl or a boy.
2007-01-18 07:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by Basil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for the trouble that you and your family are experiencing. The baby could be a hermaphrodite, as previously mentioned. Nowdays genetic tests are run to determine if the baby is male or female (that x-y chromosome thing).
Surely someone in the hospital has suggested this.
2007-01-18 07:28:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I watched a program about that once on television. Apparently, it is rare but it does happen. Below is an article about it. The parents and baby have a difficult time ahead of them and I wish them all the good luck in the world.
2007-01-18 07:24:11 · answer #8 · answered by Faith M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have heard of it...It's not very common....Male baby often don't "drop" the testicles until late in the pregnancy. Is it possible for the baby to have both genitals..again yes. Usually 1 or both are non-functional.
2007-01-18 07:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of it. I don't remember what it's called. I do know that sometimes they just can't figure it out. Have they checked chromosomes? for a uterus? I have also heard that sometimes they just can't figure it out and the parents kind of 'decide' on how they want to raise them. Slim chance on them not finding out but it's there. I do know as a mother of a 2.5 pound preemie boy that sometimes it takes a bit longer for their "parts" to mature. good luck
2007-01-18 07:28:48 · answer #10 · answered by marylynn1984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith M. is right, your brother and sister in law have a tough time ahead of them. I hope everyone is able to handle it well. Love the baby no matter what. I feel so bad bad for them.
2007-01-18 07:49:31 · answer #11 · answered by LiL' Momma 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋