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Will Second Child Have Genetic Disorder When First Child Is Born With It?
Question: Hi doctor.
6 months post partum I came to know I'm pregnant with 14weeks. My first child has genetic disorder and hence I do not wish to continue the pregnancy. Can I know if I can abort the in 14 weeks and what is the proceduresh
6 months post partum I came to know I'm pregnant with 14weeks. My first child has genetic disorder and hence I do not wish to continue the pregnancy. Can I know if I can abort the in 14 weeks and what is the proceduresh
Brief Answer:
This could be healthy baby and can be confirmed by few tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand that your first baby has genetic disorder.
But it is not necessary that second baby also should have genetic disorder. This can easily be tested by few simple tests and confirmed that your baby is normal and you can continue pregnancy.
If you wish to continue pregnancy if healthy, i will help you in doing the same.
let me know if you wish to proceed.
Regards
This could be healthy baby and can be confirmed by few tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand that your first baby has genetic disorder.
But it is not necessary that second baby also should have genetic disorder. This can easily be tested by few simple tests and confirmed that your baby is normal and you can continue pregnancy.
If you wish to continue pregnancy if healthy, i will help you in doing the same.
let me know if you wish to proceed.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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