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I am 23 week pregnant and my doctor tested me for thalassemia and the test came positive. I am heterozigot for beta thalassemia. My husband is ok. He is not carrier for beta thalassemia. What should I do? Should I have blood transfusion6ns? Is thalassemia harmful for my baby? Should I take some tablets? Should I make amniocentesis?
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You need blood transfusion only if hb is severely low otherwise not. As your hubby is ok, in the worst case, your baby will be heterozygous like you, but never thalassaemia affected. So, no need to go for amniocentesis. And you need folic acid tablets.
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