Hello Doctors, I'm married to my cousin (our mother's are sisters and are married out of relations). We are planning for a child, what tests should undergo to avoid any genetic complexities in future. Any help in this regard is appreciated,
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Depends on the family history of diseases and also the prevalence of diseases in your area. I must appreciate that you are aware of genetic diseases as often we find patients coming to us with affected baby. If proper genetic counseling is done, the chance of affected baby is much more reduced.
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No tests required unless you have a family history of any genetic diseases. Both of you should take folic acid tablets 5 mg daily till you conceive and she should continue it in the first 3 months of pregnancy to prevent complications like bleeding, open neural tube defects, hypertension in pregnancy, etc.
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Hb electrophoresis for both. This will rule out sickling and thalassemia. Also both largo type can be done
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