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2 Apr 2024
Your Baby's Genetic Journey
Your Baby's Genetic Journey
Have you ever wondered how your baby's unique characteristics come to be?
It all starts from the moment of conception, when a remarkable process begins to shape your little one's physical features, personality traits, and potential health outcomes.
Let's take a fascinating journey into the world of genetics and explore how your baby's genetic blueprint unfolds, creating the wonderful individual they are destined to become!
Conception: The Beginning of a Genetic Adventure
When the sperm meets the egg, the magic of conception happens, marking the start of your baby's genetic journey.
At this moment, a single cell is formed, containing all the necessary genetic information that will determine the building blocks of life.
This cell carries a combination of genes, which are segments of DNA that contain instructions for various traits and functions.
- Did you know that the egg carries an X chromosome, while the sperm can carry either an X or Y chromosome, determining the baby's sex? It's a surprise waiting to unfold!
Building Blocks of Life: The DNA Story
Within each of your baby's cells lies a marvelous molecule called DNA, which stands for deoxyribonucleic acid.
This complex structure holds the key to your baby's genetic code and carries the instructions for their development and growth.
DNA is made up of genes, which are specific sequences of nucleotides that provide instructions for creating proteins.
These proteins play crucial roles in various aspects of your baby's development, including the formation of organs, tissues, and even the functioning of their immune system.
- Picture DNA as a twisted ladder, with each rung consisting of two paired nucleotides (A, T, C, and G) that create the genetic code. It's like a secret language of life!
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Genetic Traits and Variations: Embracing the Diversity
As your baby's genetic blueprint unfolds, you'll witness the fascinating world of genetic traits and variations.
Genes influence a wide range of characteristics, such as eye color, hair texture, height, and even aspects of personality.
These traits can be influenced by a combination of genetic factors inherited from both parents, making each baby's genetic makeup truly unique.
- Did you know that some traits, like dimples or freckles, can be influenced by multiple genes and their interactions? It's like a genetic kaleidoscope shaping your baby's individuality!
Nature vs. Nurture: The Dance of Genes and Environment
The age-old debate of nature versus nurture highlights the delicate interplay between genetics and environmental factors in shaping your baby's development.
While genes provide the blueprint, the environment in which your baby grows plays a significant role in determining how their genes are expressed.
Nutrition, lifestyle choices, exposure to toxins, and even the love and care they receive contribute to their overall growth and well-being.
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Katie Freeman
2 Nov 2023
Got to see my baby for the first time today. I am absolutely in love.😭 😍  going in next Friday for genetic testing then seven business days later, I’ll be able to see what the gender is once I gets results back so excited for my first pregnancy journey!! 🥳
Destiny
Where are you getting genetic testing done at mama? Congratulations btw your gonna be a great mommy!!🥺💕💕
27 Mar 2024
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Katie Freeman
I am getting my genetic testing done up at my OB’s Independence women’s clinic so thankfully, I don’t have to go anywhere else and they said they would call me within seven business days afterwards to let me know the results and thank you so much for your kind words that means a lot
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Shannon
12 Oct 2023
Anyone find out they're a silent carrier for alpha thallesemia through genetic testing and their journey so far through pregnancy. Please share?
Nae
I'm a carrier for alpha beta thalassemia. I'm currently pregnant with my third baby & had perfectly normal pregnancies/ births
27 Mar 2024
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Shannon
This puts my mind at ease. I’m currently waiting on the fathers blood work to determine what we need to do next. The genetic counselor told me not to worry too much. It’s just always in the back of mind
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Mindy
29 Sep 2023
Just found out my one month baby girl has acid reflux. It’s the worst to see your baby in pain. This journey with this baby is overwhelming. #4 #allbabiesaredifferent
Paulina
What r her symptoms? I think my girl have it too but she swallow a lot of air when she eats cause she have tongue tie but i burp her a lot
27 Mar 2024
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Mindy
She is fussy (colic) and very gassy. She was farting and burping so much. She starts crying during feeding. Cry during her awake time. Didn’t like to do tummy time for long at all. So the feeds has been spread out as in a little at a time over the three hours. She arches her back and tries to go on her side to get away from the pain. So what I would do to see if she does is have her feed upright and have her upright at least 30 min after feeding too. If that helps a little I would go to the doctor to get some meds. It has helped my baby until the meds kick in.
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Tamaara
24 Feb 2023
ok i know everyone’s journey is different but when did you guys feel movement or your baby kick.. i’m 16 weeks and feel like i should have felt something by now.
jelly
It can be late like 20 weeks
27 Mar 2024
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Megan
I’m 16 weeks today and feel light taps occasionally. With my first I didn’t feel anything until 18 weeks? Around there
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