Hi, If I Marry My Uncle Daughter (my Uncle Is

Posted on Sat, 14 Sep 2019

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Question : Hi, if i marry my uncle daughter (my uncle is my father younger brother), can we both have a child? If so, does a child healthy or not?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can aggravate any possible genetic problems.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Your uncle's daughter is a close relation for you. Marrying her can aggravate the genetic diseases that run in your family. You need to consult a geneticist to rule out any genetic problems and the further prognosis of the child.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

so, that meant a genetic disease does not always occur ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes. Genetic diseases do not happen always.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes a genetic disease does not always occur. It depends if there are any diseases running in your family and if you both already have any genetic problem.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)

so, what should we do before having a baby?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a genetic counsellor.

Detailed Answer:
You need to consult a genetic counsellor. It is better to avoid such a marriage as the risk of having a genetically diseased baby cannot be fully calculated.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T