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

If the test results indicate the baby will not have SMA, you can go through the rest of your pregnancy feeling assured that the baby will not develop this condition. There is a 3-in4 (75%) chance that this will be the result of your prenatal test.

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