Chances of liver disease in subsequent child

[Agastya-sri]

Dear parents, our first child had BA, underwent kasai but could not survive after 4 months of age. As we are thinking forward to plan our next child, we are scared if similar disease can repeat. Would like to hear from parents with similar experiences.

[Thomas2]

We have twin kids, only one kid is having biliary atresia, other child is normal,our doctor also told biliary atresia is not a hereditary disease...so you can plan for next child...

[Agastya-sri in reply to Thomas2]

Thanks a lot for sharing. I and my husband got some positivity from your experience. I hope both of your kids are in good health.

[Thomas2 in reply to Agastya-sri]

During our hospital stay,I met one patient party,they also had twin kids with one is having biliary atresia and other child is normal,before twins they have one more son,who is also normal....

[Thomas2 in reply to Agastya-sri]

R u from India? I am from India and I am telling stories of our own country...

[Agastya-sri in reply to Thomas2]

Great to know. yes, i am also from India. we were trying to find case studies in India who has similar case. Thanks for the help.

[Thomas2 in reply to Agastya-sri]

If you have any doubts, contact Rela hospital, Chennai...Dr Mohamed Rela and Dr Priya Ramachandran...they are experts in liver disease...Dr Priya madam is number one Dr for biliary atresia..

[Agastya-sri in reply to Thomas2]

Sure. Thanks again.

[lynguyen]

I just want to wish you guys the best! I am new mom to a BA baby, my first one is healthy. It is just devastated for any parents/baby to go through this 😭.

[Agastya-sri in reply to lynguyen]

Thanks for sharing. Yes, it is a tough time but the experience makes you stronger than ever. So dont loose hope, I deeply pray for your baby's good health. STAY STRONG.

[Shutt_01]

Just wanted to wish you luck on your journey to having another child.

[Agastya-sri in reply to Shutt_01]

Thanku very much