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21 Oct 2009
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Question about pregnancy/premature births
Hi
Am curious to know if I will have problems during pregnancy one day since I was a premature baby myself. I was born 6 weeks early but I' ve grown up alright. My main concern is that I only weigh 43kg and I' m not very big either. I' m of average height compared to some women but I' m wondering if there will be any genetic defects from my side. I know I shouldn' t be worried as I am not pregnant and not planning to become pregnant either. But I know one day I want to have children.
Am curious to know if I will have problems during pregnancy one day since I was a premature baby myself. I was born 6 weeks early but I' ve grown up alright. My main concern is that I only weigh 43kg and I' m not very big either. I' m of average height compared to some women but I' m wondering if there will be any genetic defects from my side. I know I shouldn' t be worried as I am not pregnant and not planning to become pregnant either. But I know one day I want to have children.
GynaeDoc
Your main problem is pregnancy is your weight, which may predispose to growth restriction in the baby. The preterm labour is not genetic.
Best wishes
Best wishes
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