I don’t want my second child to be at risk. How to prevent it?
- If the first child has an abnormality You should consult a doctor and get tested to see if the abnormality is caused by genetics or not. If it is genetic, it can be passed on to a second child.
- In the case of the first child having a genetic abnormality It can prevent passing it on to a second child. By doing IVF Gene testing to check for abnormalities in the embryo The embryo is then placed back into the uterus.
- Gene testing is a screening test for specific diseases. Focusing on checking genes or diseases that are common and severe. Married couples can choose the number of diseases tested based on their risk. And accuracy depends on each disease. At Samitivej Hospital, there are more than 400 genetic tests to choose from, covering 400 diseases. The analysis results are 99.5% accurate.
I don’t want my second child to be at risk. How to prevent it?
If the first child has an abnormality You should consult a doctor and have it checked to see if the abnormality is caused by genetics or not. If it is genetic, it can be passed on to a second child.
After checking If there is a risk How will the doctor advise on preparing for pregnancy?
If the abnormality of the first child is caused by genetics Your doctor may recommend ways to prevent passing it on to a second child, such as IVF. Check genes to find abnormalities first. If no abnormal genes are found The embryo is then implanted back into the uterus. Puncture of the placenta or amniotic fluid Check genes after pregnancy Using donated sperm or eggs or adoption Each method has different costs and time. A medical professional will give advice based on your risk and likelihood of developing the disease.
How accurate is the genetic test? What diseases can be tested?
Gene testing is a screening test for specific diseases. Not every gene of that disease is tested, focusing on frequently occurring genes. Check for common and severe diseases Married couples can choose the number of diseases tested based on their risk. And accuracy depends on each disease. At Samitivej Hospital, there are more than 400 genetic tests to choose from, covering 400 diseases. The analysis results are 99.5% accurate*.
People who are at risk or suspect abnormalities in their first child You can consult a specialist doctor for advice and consider genetic testing to find abnormalities.
* Information updated March 2024
How do you know if your first child has a disease or a genetic abnormality?
It starts with noticing that the child has an abnormality. have a deformed organ Or is there slow development? If so, consider sending for genetic or chromosome testing to see if So you will know whether your child has a genetic abnormality or not. because of organ abnormalities Or some diseases are related to genetics. But in some diseases it may not be related.
If the first child is abnormal What are the risks for subsequent children?
It depends on what the first child’s test results are. Is the disorder genetic or spontaneous? If it arises from genetics, what kind? Because of each type of genetic disease There is an unequal chance of it happening again. If the first child’s disease is not caused by genetics Subsequent children are less likely to have abnormalities.
genetic disease Or what abnormalities are commonly found?
According to general statistics, common genetic diseases such as
- Autism (Autistic)
- Down syndrome
- Color blindness
- Thalassemia (Thalassemia)
- Leukemia or Leukemia (Leukemia)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Hemophilia
- G6PD deficiency disease
- Edward’s syndrome
- Myasthenia gravis (SMA)
- Phenylketonuria disease
- Wilson disease
- Glycogen storage disease type 2
- Fragile
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Galactosemia
- Deafness (Hearing Loss)
I don’t want my second child to be at risk. How to prevent it?
If the first child has an abnormality You should consult a doctor and have it checked to see if the abnormality is caused by genetics or not. If it is genetic, it can be passed on to a second child.
After checking If there is a risk How will the doctor advise on preparing for pregnancy?
If the abnormality of the first child is caused by genetics Doctors may use methods to prevent passing it on to a second child, such as IVF. Check for genetic abnormalities before implanting the embryo back into the uterus. Puncture of the placenta or amniotic fluid Check genes after pregnancy Using donated sperm or eggs or adoption Each method has different costs and time. A specialist doctor will give advice depending on your risk and chance of disease.
People who are at risk or suspect abnormalities in their first child You can consult a specialist doctor for advice and consider genetic testing to find abnormalities.
