TTMA Incest Rape

[jenn]

Our SW just called to see if we would be interested in being shown in a situation where the father of the baby is the girl's uncle (father's brother, if it makes a difference!)

Anyone have anything on this kind of situation?  Thanks! 

[akafred]

People will talk about health effects but that is kind of a myth. If a family has a hereditary disease that runs in the family, a baby with this kind of history would have a bigger chance of inheriting, so do ask about family history, but if there aren't any hereditary diseases then there are no medical concerns due to incest specifically. In other words, incest doesn't CAUSE health problems. It can just increase the chances if they are already there.

The concern would be explaining the challenging situation to the child and the impact that may have on the child. This would be harder if the birthmom is a minor, I would think.

Good luck with your decision.

[jwinct]

I had looked up some information on this subject when filling out our adoption registration. I was mostly concerned about health implications, but I can also imagine that if the child asks about her/her biological parents, that would be a difficult conversation. It's all about what you're comfortable with.

I found this to be very informational:
genetics.thetech.org/ask-a-geneticist/genetics-inbreeding

[jenn]

Thank you akafred and jwinct! Definitely have some thinking and praying to do!

[chicago]

No experience with that. Good luck working through the decision.

[lovelyplanet]

Just curious jenn if you indicated Yes to Incest Rape in your profile key. That's a tough decision. I don't know what I would do in your shoes. So sorry no advise or information.