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Me and my partner both carry cystic fibrosis genes. how do we be sure to have a child without cystic fibrosis?
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Prenatal testing: Testing of your fetus and or placenta is available . However, there us a risk of pregnancy loss associated with these procedures. Talk with our obstetrician and genetic counselor about risks and the best procedure for your situation.
Answered 10/4/2016
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