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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes I weirdly worry about the gene-pool from my DH's side of the family. They tend to drink a lot and are very dysfunctional with some diagnosed mental issues. Its all a hot toxic mess.

I worry procreating with him would mean risking my children inheriting genetic factors.

Is this a thing?
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Yes, it is real. Those traits are heritable - they can be passed down genetically.

DH is an ashkenazi jew with all sorts of mental illnesses and developmental disabilities that run in his family. Our son is autistic and our daughter has a genetic disorder that pretty much only ashkenazis get.

In my case, I didn’t know his family history until after we got married because they all kept quiet about it. From time to time, I am angry about that.[/quote]

This is covered in premarital counseling and by one’s OBGYN.[/quote]
Premarital counseling? You write that as if it’s routine. The screening that is routine is pregnancy screening and that hits only a handful of common conditions unless one of the parents discloses a family history that suggests more is needed. [/quote]

Ashkenazi genetic disorders and sickle cell anemia risks are commonly discussed very early on.

And many churches and temples have free oremartical counseling before the priest or rabbi does a ceremony. Weekend retreats are often included as well.[/quote]
PP here. I am sorry, but this debate you are trying to have is too stupid for me. If you really think merely mentioning you are Ashkenazi, without more, means any source of genetic counseling will screen for every genetic illness known among Ashkenazis then you can continue believing that.[/quote]

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