Incestuous Conception & Pregnancy Risks: What You Need to Know

Question
My fiance is a product of incest and we just found out that I am pregnant with his baby. We are worried that there is a possibility that something could be wrong with our baby. Is that possible? What are the chances it could happen?

Answer
Chelsea,

The problem normally associated with incest is that there are rare chromosomal problems that can manifest.  The best way to know if there is any risk to your baby is for your fiance to have a chromosomal analysis done.  This will tell you if he is genetically normal.

Many insurance companies will pay for genetic testing with regards to pregnancy, you will need to check with your policy to make sure.


Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope the best for you!

Tandi