My boyfriend has a handicapped brother. what are the chances that our baby will have a handicapp??

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There are many disabilities that are not genetic. Some simply happen by chance, some because the egg was old, some are only possible if both the mother and father are carriers of the disability. If you are really concerned, you and your boyfriend can see a genetic counselor who will be able to tell you if a child produced by the two of you would be at risk.

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Not very good!!

You do have a chance because he has part of the disability in him but it wasn't strong enough to become effective, but you do have a chance of having a child with the disability but them you may not have one.

It depends on what type of condition caused the handicap. Is it mental or physical? Some have genetic origins. If you are really worried ask your boyfriend nicely to go to a genetic specialist and be tested to see if he is carrier. They will be able to tell if a child produced by the two of you will have a disorder or condition that causes a handicap. Other conditions have no genetic origins and happen by chance. In these cases a healthy baby is born.

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