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steph

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Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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Location: iowa

Pregnancy Problems Posted: 08-21-03 18:38pm


I met my boyfriend when I was 17 and found out after we had been dating that we were second cousins. It was terrible but we loved each other and it was rarely ever discussed. It wasn't anything gross because his folks and mine barely know each other. Well, I have been with him for 5 1/2 years now and still in love but I became unexpectedly pregnant. I am worried about health problems for the baby. Can someone please help me if they can.

MeganMcD

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Location: Ontario, Canada

Posted: 08-21-03 19:29pm


Well, you are in an interesting situation. A hard one. Talk to your doctor about this too. He/she will be able to educate you and refer you to the right information and testing. I wish you luck and all the best.

HongKongChick

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Joined: 11 Aug 2003
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Location: Oklahoma

Posted: 08-21-03 19:51pm


Ok. I know in some countries such as usa, cousins arent supposed to be togther let alone having a baby together coz of alll those scary "might happen" disabilities! But in alot of countries, that has never been a problem. Available data does not suggest an increased risk of birth defects in the offspring of second cousins. However, it would only be safe to conclude this only after a careful review of the family tree. A visit to a clinical geneticist would help provide reassurance. A high-resolution ultrasound between 16-18 weeks of pregnancy would also be useful

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