Katherine 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2018 Ive been with my half brothers son since i was 15 and im 20 and hes 21 we habe been together ever since and got married 6 months ago in guatemala . We want to have a kid but want to know if there could be any risk , i never knew my mom had another son and let along have kids too . Me and him fell inlove after like 4 months of him being in the us , something we both didnt expect . And a year ago we both left to his country and are in the middle of fixing his papers so he can be in the us with me . Idk what to do because we want kids but i need advice or something that'll help me out . Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC 137 Report post Posted December 20, 2018 You should contact the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Inc. concerning your concerns about genetics. There are not any studies on 1/2 siblings and their offspring. I'm sure a geneticist could estimate your increased risk and then you could decide if you wanted to have children. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romalee 61 Report post Posted December 21, 2018 Uh... just for my clarification, wouldn't your half bothers son be you nephew?? Is that even legal?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC 137 Report post Posted December 21, 2018 It would be her 1/2 nephew. Give me a state and I could check on the legality. I draw a blank on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyC 229 Report post Posted December 26, 2018 they married in Guatemala. i don't know what the laws are there. i THINK that a half-nephew would be the genetic equivalent of a first cousin, but it's definitely a question for a genetic expert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romalee 61 Report post Posted December 27, 2018 Gotcha both, KC and LadyC! Guess I missed the Guatemala part. I was just sort of musing when I posted that. Didn't mean to cause a ruckus!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
