tests before you have children (serious thread)

[anna75]

Sadly, a second friend of mine has just learned that her baby has cystic fibrosis. THis time, neither knew but both she and her husband tested positive as carriers, though neither is aware of anyone in previous generations having had the disease or demonstrating similar heath problems. I have no idea about my husband's or my status but if we thought about another baby, I would probably get one of us checked. (YOu both have to carry the gene so if one tests clear, it's fine. Cf sufferers, like many diseases, can just be unlucky and suffer a totally new mutation but that cause would be very very rare.)

Tests are simple - blood tests at Harley St, not on NHS.

Posting in case anyone else wants to set their mind at rest.