Les décisions relatives à la planification familiale peuvent être difficiles et susciter beaucoup d’émotions lorsque l’un des parents potentiels est atteint d’une maladie génétique, comme le syndrome de Marfan. Avant toute décision, les parents doivent connaître les nombreuses options actuellement disponibles ainsi que les risques encourus par l’enfant et la mère. Un conseiller en génétique ou l’infirmier du Centre d’aide et de ressources de la Fondation Marfan peut aborder ces options avec vous et vous fournir des informations.
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