Gigantism

turner syndrome?

can my newborn have turner syndrome? my first baby did

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1. yes.
2. cud but unlikely we have a son with down syndrome and he has a little bro with out ds so I'm shore that it wood be same 4 turners syndrome have you Sean the genetic doc at your hospital ? they shud be able to tell u straight the way if boy the Defoe no fingers x 4 u Hun
3. Because your first baby had Turner's, I would immediately assume that the second pregnancy would have been even more thoroughly followed. Did you have a Genetic Counselor involved? I would hope so. Basic info: Turner syndrome may be diagnosed by amniocentesis during pregnancy. Sometimes, fetuses with Turner syndrome are identified by abnormal ultrasound findings (i.e. heart defect, kidney abnormality, cystic hygroma, ascites). Although the recurrence risk is not increased, genetic counseling is often recommended for families who have had a pregnancy or child with Turner syndrome. A blood test, called a karyotype, analyzes the chromosomal composition of the individual. This is the test of choice to diagnose Turner syndrome. After birth, most trained physicians should be able to identify physical signs that are common with Turner's. If they've not said as such, then I would take the newborn to a qualified pediatrician or endocrinologist. Best of luck.
4. unforunatly yes, Turners Syndrome is linked to the mothers proteins meaning it is possible in your second child. Don't worry though just ask your doctor to test for this and I do have turners syndrome and aside from being short, I live a normal life and am perfectly happy. The best thing to do is talk to your child if they have it and teach them to not take jokes about their size personally (I don't haha I laugh with them about it) and if someone asks my hight I proudly say 4'8