We waan to give birth to health kid. I know that if we get married to blood relative, kid will be get affected physically/mentally. Please tell me whom should I consult regarding this. If you have any valid suggestions. Please let me know ASAP.
2007-02-26 22:33:47 · 20 answers · asked by Sridhar S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You should consult a geneticist, as others have mentioned, to determine if there are any specific risks for the two of you.
A study published a few years ago concluded that children of first cousins have only a 2 or 3 percent higher risk of any birth defects as compared to any other (unrelated) couple -- that's roughly the difference in risk between a woman having a child at 41, and at 30. In other words: it is NOT the genetic problem that people have claimed and feared. In fact, those numbers (the 3 and 4 percent) indicate that there isn't even enough of a difference in risk to run and get genetic testing. I would do it anyway, but that's me.
People's answers will almost always reflect the cultural mores, and most of the answerers (perhaps all) pretty clearly are from the US (as am I).
Regardless of who you marry...there is no way to be absolutely, 100 percent certain of having a healthy child. That's the nature of life. (And for the person who suggested adopting: that doesn't assure it, either.)
As another aside: it is simply not true that marrying a first cousin is "illegal in the United States" -- it's a matter of state law, and it's perfectly legal in 20 states (that's 40 percent of the states).
Best of luck to you.
2007-02-27 01:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by ljb 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I know in some countries marring close relatives is normal. If you are indeed in one of these countries, your child will grow up knowing this and accepting it as normal. However, if you are not then try talking to your cousin (soon to be wife) about this and saying that it is something that will indeed affect your children and you two should do what is best for the children. And maybe not having kids, but adopting.
2007-02-26 22:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by ka 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know this is very common in South India. During the preganancy check whether both of u have rh factor compatibility problem. Medicines are available to overcome this problem. Also, the foetus should be regularly monitored for mental deformity. Any good gynaecologist can guide u very well in these aspects.
2007-02-27 00:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ven 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you dont live in the US as marrying your cousin is illegal here. There are many problems consanquinity can cause. There can be multiple problems with close relatives breeding: more birth defects in the children, lower intelligence in the children as well as other lesser problems. Talk to a geneticist and they will tell you this is not a good idea if you want healthy kids.
2007-02-27 01:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should consult your doctor to give you the number of a gynaecologist. They can perform all the genetic tests on your children (for down's syndrome and any other genetic disorder that they may inherit from have blood relative parents). Tell them your would like a FISH scan for any genetic disorders that they can do.
2007-02-26 22:47:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are marrying your cousin. Search out a doctor that deals in the genetics of the blood lines and statics regarding having children in this situation.
Keep searching on the web or your local physician can direct you to the proper area you'll need.
good luck
2007-02-26 22:44:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What do you need help with? You know the answer to your question, you know it's wrong. Gross!
So what are you looking for? Reassurance? What you are doing is wrong and NOT intended by God. If you have any morals in you you won't marry your cousin - you will find someone who is not blood related to you and get into a healthy relationship.
2007-02-27 02:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by amyvnsn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would not advise this. It is wrong in so many ways. She is your 1st cousin and that alone should not even be happening. That is incest. A kid can be born with so many problems when the parents are closely related.
Ask any doctor they will tell you the same.
2007-02-26 22:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not in America you wont. Keep that crap where you are from. Thats sick.
Why on earth do you want to marry your cousin? Your mothers brothers daughter is your cousin. Thats disgusting and wrong.
2007-02-26 23:12:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
its highly unlikly the baby will be sick
but she will not be full blood not like a sister
go to the doctor and have your blood tested to see if your both at risk
2007-02-26 22:41:27 · answer #10 · answered by tamah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋