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To: Jan_Sobieski

No..the dr didn’t test the mother genetically which would have let parents chose to not get pregnant or at least prepare if they chose to have a child,

To not test parents for serious genetic issues is medical negligence


9 posted on 05/12/2025 12:48:04 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (RINO going along to get along with)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

My cousin has CF. I am a carrier. Our doctor tested my wife for CF before we decided to get pregnant. If both are carriers then it’s better than 50/50 that the child will have it.


11 posted on 05/12/2025 12:53:42 PM PDT by Hyman Roth
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

When did that become the standard of care for OBGYN? To my knowledge, there is no systematic identification of potential DNA issues for the purpose of weeding them out and terminating the birth.


12 posted on 05/12/2025 12:54:38 PM PDT by Salvavida (NS)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

Only if this particular genetic issue is a standard test. If they told the doctor that they were both carriers and ge refused to test, then he is liable to a degree. They could have sought a second opinion or fired him and used another doctor.


24 posted on 05/12/2025 1:05:25 PM PDT by vivenne (7Come to think of it. Fact)
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