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re: re: re: Just finished reading CAH A Parents' Guide Jun. 27th, 2008 8:45pm
Both you and your husband must be carriers of the CAH gene to have a child with CAH. Since neither of you has CAH, you are only carriers meaning that each of you carries an affected gene (CAH) and a non-affected gene. This being the case, there is a 1 in 4 chance of you having a child with CAH with each pregnancy. There is a 1 in 4 chance of you having a child who does not have CAH and is not even a carrier. There is a 2 in 4 chance of having a child who is a carrier of the affected gene - just like you and your husband. Having CAH is not the end of the world. It is treatable and your child can grow up just like any other child. As I used to tell my daughter when she was a little girl, there are lots of people who aren't lucky enough to have something treatable. Good luck to you all and God bless your family.
