Mike and Veronica are expecting their first child and they are nervous about all of the possible health issues a baby can face. Explain how knowing their family medical history can be useful for Mike and Veronica and their doctors as they prepare for the birth of their child.

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obeysoph▲ · Answer

I think it would be to know if they have any genetic diseases or whatever in their family, and what the chances are of their baby maybe getting those same diseases. Such as if the family had a heart disease history, the baby would possibly be at risk for heart disease as well.