Wanting a child but just diagnosed with AA, is it hereditary?

Hi Everyone, my husband and I were hoping to have another child but I was just diagnosed with Alopecia in July 2009. Does anyone by any chance know if having Alopecia effect the baby? I've heard some talk that it might be hereditary. Any of you out there with Alopecia have children and did your child have Alopecia, if so at what age? Any information or input would be super helpful. Even to tell me that you have Alopecia and your children do not have AA would even be better :)

Thanks in advance,
ML

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Comment by Kathie Nietenhoefer on November 15, 2009 at 1:51pm
I've had alopecia since birth and have given birth to two fantastic boys (now aged 14 and 20). I'm happy to say that neither of them is showing any signs of alopecia at all. In fact, my younger son's hair is incredibly thick, very wavy, and he's now trying to grow it out. After only a few months, it's gone from buzz cut to nearly ready to be tied back. So, go for it! Don't forget that genes come from both sides.
Comment by Melissa Harris on November 15, 2009 at 5:21pm
I don't think that it is likely, but you never can predict everything. I wouldn't let that stop me from having a baby though, my kids have been my saving grace through all this. There is so much joy to be had with children. They really make life so worth living and personally, having them was really helped me tremendously! I couldn't see myself any other way! Got for it! :) Melissa
Comment by Jacquie C on November 15, 2009 at 10:41pm
I have four children, all with really thick and wonderful hair. They are 21, 16, 7, and 5.
Comment by Trina on November 15, 2009 at 11:17pm
My mom had a bout with AA. I have AU and my daughter has AA. I believe that should not be reason to not bear children. I think that children are a blessing and to have faith and everything will be alright
Comment by M. Luk on November 16, 2009 at 10:34am
I want to thank everyone for taking the time to share your experiences and history of Alopecia. I know we've all had to deal and cope with this condition in differant ways. It's great we have this forum to come together and know that we are not alone. I think everyones input has been so valuable and I really appreciate it. Please do keep the comments coming. Who knows... together, maybe we might find a pattern . Doctors do not seem to know enough but at least we have each other :) Thank you everyone and hope to hear more of you all :)
Comment by Andrea on November 16, 2009 at 11:42am
I'm going to second what Carol said. I wouldn't let alopecia stop me since it's not life threatening or even limiting. Having a baby is a crap shoot. Even if you were considered perfectly healthy, there is nothing that says your child would be.
Comment by Rick Heth on November 16, 2009 at 11:50am
2 kids and no Alopecia for them. 20% chance to pass AA to kids is what I've read. Two 2nd cousins had a spot of Alopecia Areata for 1 year each (typical) 20 years ago, and no recurrence.
Comment by Tana on November 16, 2009 at 9:09pm
It doesn't matter if you have alopecia or not, everyone is different. My parents and everyone in my family does not have alopecia, but I do. I would not worry about it.

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