- A Nigerian couple in the UK has successfully given birth to their first child with the AA genotype, despite both parents being AS.
- @Gustine__ shared news on social media about a couple with AS genotypes avoiding 50% chance of AS birth and 25% chance of SS for each pregnancy.
A Nigerian couple residing in the UK is joyfully celebrating a significant blessing, as their first child has been born with the AA genotype, despite both parents having the AS genotype.
The announcement was made on social media by @Gustine__, who highlighted how the couple, both with AS genotypes, successfully avoided the 50% risk of having an AS child and the 25% risk of an SS child in each pregnancy.
“Congratulations to my people. AS X AS got married, first child in the UK turned out to be AA. A perfect way to end the year!!!” he captioned the post.
The couple’s experience has generated a flurry of reactions online, with many individuals celebrating this news as a symbol of hope and faith. Others emphasized the significance of genetic counseling.
Reacting to the post….
A social media user @BellaWrites reacted, “Wow, this is such beautiful news! God works in mysterious ways. Wishing them all the best in their parenting journey!”
Another user @Chukwuma1 added, “This is why faith and science go hand in hand. Congratulations to the couple! May their child bring them endless joy.”
Another X user @TundeLaughs wrote: “AS x AS marriage is a gamble, but this couple just hit the jackpot! God’s blessings are amazing. Congrats to them!”
