What happens if both parents are carriers?

What if both parents are SMA carriers?

What is the chance that my baby will have SMA?

Can I find out if my baby will have SMA?

Are the results of the tests definite?

Might others in my family be SMA carriers?

What if the amniocentesis or CVS results show that the baby does not have SMA?

What about future pregnancies?

If all tests show that the baby will have SMA, what are my options?


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Might others in my family be SMA carriers?

Yes. Even if no one in your family has had SMA, other close relatives, such as brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins, may also be carriers. This information might be useful for them to know if they are planning pregnancies. This is something you might want to discuss further with your care provider.

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