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[mommy of three angels]

Can anyone please tell me the answers to these small questions I have please?
How is turners syndrome related to potters syndrome? and those who went to see a genetic councler, how did that turn out? Were they helpful? I saw one at CHOP, but i want more answers

[Judesmama]

I know that Turner's Syndrome is when the baby (always a girl) is missing an X chromosome. That is what Jude had. In addition to that, she had fetal hydrops, a missing kidney, a cystic hygroma on her neck and fluid on in her arms and legs. I know the kidneys produce the amniotic fluid so there was very little fluid. They were not sure how much the existing kidney was functioning. We did see a genetic counselor and she told us that the chances of us having another baby with Turner's was less that 1%, which was comforting. I hope this helps.

Angela

[mommy of three angels]

Angela,
Thank you so much for responding back.... My cusion, who is 15 has turners syndrome..I was told by Iowa's chop that turners and potters syndrome are linked. All 3 of my baby's had no kidneys and no fluid... I just am so scared to go see a genetic spec. bc what if they cant tell me any more info