Dr. Uzma Arqam
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hello doctor,
I am planning to marry my own cousin (my mother's own brother's child). Is there any precautions to avoid genetic problems for my baby or do we need to take any medication or treatment for a child. Please suggest with a better solution.
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It would be better if you would send me the background of your question. Any specific family history like thyroid, diabetes or any congenital anomalies, thalassemia, sickle cell disease or any other family history, then it needs precautions and even investigations. The severity of diseases also matters. Either it is dominant or recessive in both sides blood relations as dominant will give dangerous effects as compared to recessive. Check blood group as well as if you are Rhesus negative and he is positive, then there could be a risk of development of autoantibodies and hemolysis. So check the above family history that matches his and yours can affect your offspring strongly if any.
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