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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JustSaiyan · Answer

Knowing each parents family medical history will help you know what type of doctors you need, based on what hereditary problems you have in the family, such as ADHD, Down syndrome, etc.

JustSaiyan · Answer

For example, if a father and a mother both have ADHD, the chances that the kid will have it are almost 100%

ThisGirlPretty · Answer

Ok thank you @JustSaiyan

JustSaiyan · Answer

No problem