This gene that causes achondroplasia, since I don't know if it runs in my family or not. Should I tell my next rd-vs?

29-year-old woman2 years ago

My cousin's baby boy was just diagnosed prenatally with achondroplasia. I read that it is a genetic disease, I don't know if my cousin or her partner is a carrier, but I am 13 weeks pregnant and I am worried.

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello, thank you for your question!

This condition can be detected during third trimester ultrasounds

I invite you to discuss this at your next appointment, just to be safe.

Sincerely

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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