What are maternal genetic diseases?

There are many kinds of genetic diseases. Couples must learn more about related issues and take preventive measures when giving birth to the next generation. So what are the maternal genetic diseases? That is, what problems will there be with diseases inherited from the mother. Diseases that the mother herself has, such as mental illness, diabetes, and obesity, may be passed on to the child. In addition, coronary heart disease is also a disease with a relatively high heritability.

Parents pass their genes to the next generation through chromosomes, allowing them to continue their lives in this world. Genetic diseases are diseases caused by changes in genetic material. It is congenital, lifelong and familial, with many types of diseases and high incidence. Heredity is the continuation of life and contains infinite mysteries. Scientists have discovered more than 3,000 human genetic diseases. Which diseases are maternally inherited?

Diabetes: Among people with diabetes, about 1/5 to 2/5 inherit the disease from their mothers, which means that if a mother has diabetes, her children are very likely to develop the disease. Studies have found that people who exercise regularly have a 50% lower incidence of diabetes than those who exercise less. Therefore, insisting on appropriate exercise, proper nutrition, and controlling obesity can all help prevent diabetes. This is very beneficial not only for children whose mothers have diabetes, but also for the general population. In addition, it is also very important to check blood sugar regularly, detect early and treat in time.

Coronary heart disease: A study found that if a mother has suffered from coronary heart disease before the age of 65, her children are more likely to develop coronary heart disease in the future. Therefore, proper nutrition, regular exercise, and quitting smoking and drinking are all important measures to protect the heart. This is equally important for the general public or those with a family history of heart disease. In addition, people should measure blood pressure and blood lipids regularly after the age of 35. Controlling blood pressure and blood lipids at normal levels is very important for preventing coronary heart disease.

Depression: The main manifestation is persistent low mood, accompanied by anxiety, physical discomfort and sleep disorders. Severe cases may lead to extreme inferiority, self-guilt and inability to take care of oneself, and sometimes suicidal thoughts and behaviors. If the mother has the disease, there is a 10% chance that the daughter will inherit it. This requires that children, especially daughters, of mothers with depression should pay attention to character cultivation from an early age and cultivate an optimistic, open-minded, cheerful and generous character. Once they find themselves suddenly experiencing low mood and mood swings, they must go to a psychological clinic for consultation and treatment in time.

Obesity: Genetic factors account for 20%-40% of the weight of obese people. Experts have found that if the mother is obese, her children, especially daughters, should be highly alert to obesity. Therefore, starting from adolescence, we must have a proper nutrition, control the intake of high-fat, high-sugar and high-calorie foods, and insist on regular physical exercise and physical activity to increase the consumption of fat and calories, reduce fat storage, and reduce the incidence of obesity. This is very important for ordinary people, especially obese mothers.

Drug-induced deafness: In recent years, scientists have discovered that drug-induced deafness has a familial clustering phenomenon, that is, more than two people in a family may suffer from the disease. Children of mothers with drug-induced deafness are often sensitive to drug-induced deafness, with 50% of children suffering from drug-induced deafness before the age of 3 and 82% suffering from it before the age of 7. Experts say that women during pregnancy and infancy, especially those whose mothers have relatives who have drug-induced deafness, should use "deafness-causing" antibiotics with caution or avoid using them at all, so as to effectively avoid and reduce the occurrence of drug-induced deafness.

Women should avoid the above diseases during pregnancy to avoid passing them on to the next generation. The baby's health depends largely on the living conditions provided by the mother. Having a smart baby is the wish of every expectant father and mother, but how can this goal be achieved? Prospective parents may wish to have a detailed physical examination before preparing for pregnancy. Especially now that zero premarital check-up has been abolished, pre-pregnancy check-up is like a safety patch and is essential.