If one parent has diabetes and the other is normal, what is the child’s genetic risk?
Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality associated with genetics. For your situation, it is recommended to undergo amniocentesis, a more accurate testing method to further determine if the fetus has Down syndrome. Additionally, it is suggested to have a 4D ultrasound around the 24th week of pregnancy to check for any abnormalities in the fetus’s appearance and internal organs. If a neural tube defect is diagnosed, it may lead to severe malformations such as intellectual disability and disabilities in the newborn.
Exploration of Genetic Inheritance of Intellectual Disability and Fertility Counseling
High-risk screening result for Down Syndrome suggests genetic counseling and further testing.
How to handle infant convulsions and related precautions
The Genetic Factors of Congenital Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Medical Advice for Future Childbearing
Inquiry about the genetic risk of reproduction for individuals with mild intellectual disability
Understanding the importance of follow-up checks and genetic counseling when chromosomal abnormalities are discovered after a miscarriage.
A newborn heel prick test shows elevated phenylalanine levels, and urine tests also show abnormalities, suggesting the possibility of phenylketonuria. Further genetic screening and intelligence assessment are needed.
How does the inversion between the arms of chromosome 9 in males affect the success rate of IVF treatment and the health risks of the fetus after pregnancy?