Patient's question:
The man is AB blood type, and the woman is O blood type. Is there a high risk of neonatal hemolysis for the child born? If the child has been born for a month, can it still occur? The child's complexion is slightly yellow, and it feels like anemia. No treatment has been done yet. What kind of help is needed: Is it serious-looking like this for my child? What kind of tests should I do if I go to the hospital?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if the father is AB blood type and the mother is O blood type, the risk of hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) in the first child is relatively low. However, there may be a higher risk in the second and third pregnancies. If your child did not experience hemolysis at birth, the likelihood of it occurring now is small. It is recommended to have your child undergo a blood test to check for anemia. If anemia is detected, further tests should be conducted to assess for iron deficiency anemia. If this is the case, it is important to give your child iron supplements, such as dextran iron. Breastfeeding mothers should also increase their intake of iron-rich foods, such as animal liver and nuts or jujubes. I hope this information is helpful to you.