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Thalassamia
I am suffered from haemoglobin E trait (Heterozygous state and my husband is suffered from beta thalassemia trait.. Are they same? & I am pregnant since 11 weeks.. any risk for baby? Suggest me pls
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Yes there are 25% chances that baby will inherit both the genes and and could not produce normal haemoglobin and in the future may need blood transfusion.
I would suggest you should consult haematologist and take decision based on future consequences.
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