Unfortunately, it is not common to know your carrier status before having a child. This is especially true for rare conditions like Roberts syndrome. Most people are carriers of four to five different genetic conditions. Normally this is not an issue because there is a low chance that your partner is also a carrier of the same condition.
There is a certain test you can do before or during pregnancy called carrier screening. This test looks to see if you are a carrier of more common conditions. However, it still would not have tested for a rare condition like Roberts syndrome. So, unfortunately, there was no way to know that you are a carrier before having a child.
Once a genetic change is found, it is possible to test future pregnancies to see if they are affected. It is also possible for family members to have testing to find out their carrier status.
Other Questions About Roberts syndrome
- Why didn’t I know I was a carrier of Roberts syndrome before I had my child?
- Who else in my family should I test for Roberts syndrome?
- Where do I find other people with Roberts Syndrome?
- What specialist doctors should I see with Roberts syndrome?
- What is the usual abbreviation for Roberts syndrome?
