aplasia cutis congenita

i had achild that was born with aplasia cutis congenita am im due to have another baby. will my next child also have it?

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

As you know, this rare condition is viewed as multi-factorial in origin - it is not precisely clear what causes it. But definitely genetic inheritance is one main factor, so it is possible another child of yours may display the condition. Ask your OB/GYN provider to refer you to a geneticist for guidance about the likely prospect of delivering another child with this condition.