Does anyone know if Syndactyly ?

Question

is something that will reoccur in another pregnancy if the past pregnancy had syndactyly? I've tried looking it up, but I don't see much. My son had syndactyly when he was born. Yes, I know about genetics too. Thanks for any help!

Answer 1

There is an increased risk of recurrence and you should speak to your doctor for a referral to a genetisist to give you advice on that.  Maybe you already know the type your son had and that would help the genetisist determine a probability for you.

Without knowing the type the answer is simply yes there is an increased risk but by no means is it inevitable.

ETA : Sometimes there is no inheritance involved at all - it is often just a fluke - this is the beauty of our genes - it can throw you a curve ball when you least expect it.  It sounds like your sons was probably a little fluke and you chances will be the same as the background - but do speak to a genetisist - if you really wanted they would be able to do some test to determine the type of Syndactyly your son has.

ETA2 : Congrats on being pregnant again.  I'm glad you quoted the "birth defect" because who is born perfect ?   Just happens your sons little quirk was on the outside and noticable....  Please whatever you do then do not worry about it - chances are everything will be ok, and you will deal with anything that isn;t ok when you have to..  Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

hah i would love to know the answer to this question because i have it and no one else in my family does.