Is a baby at an increased risk for congenital torticollis if its mother was born with the condition?

Question

I was born with an acute case of congenital torticollis. Back then, the condition was much more severe than it is now, but it's still a concern. I am aware that there is a lot of disagreement as to what causes the condition. Some doctors think that babies' sternocleidomastoid muscle just grows shorter than it should while the fetus is in the womb. Other doctors think the condition is caused by trauma during the childbirth process. Other doctors probably have other theories I haven't read yet.

If I choose to have children biologically, would the babies be at an increased risk for the condition? If the disease is caused by the muscle growing too short, would that be genetic? If it's caused by childbirth issues, would my carrying on my mother's genetics mean an increased likelihood of the baby also suffering birth trauma through my body?

Does anyone know? I can't seem to find information on this anywhere on the web. Any help, especially with sources, would be very much appreciated.

Answer 1

I dont think it is genetic because cerebral pulsy is a muscle condition that is not genetic, but at the same time, that is a question for your doctor!

Answer 2

I've looked it up - it sound like it CAN be genetic.

Here's a link

http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000749.h...