I have thalassemia minor, my husband doesn't. I previously had a daughter with severe thalassemia.

Patient's question:

Doctor, I have beta thalassemia, and my husband doesn't. Before I got pregnant, I had a daughter with severe thalassemia. I got pregnant again, and after thorough testing, the doctor said it would be fine even if the child carried the gene, as I have mild thalassemia. Now, this baby has undergone newborn blood screening, and the doctor called to express doubts about severe thalassemia, asking me to take the child for diagnosis. I am so upset and worried, and I'm still in the postpartum period. How could this happen?

Doctor's answer:

In this case, it's best to have the baby checked. I can understand your feelings. It might not be serious either, so I hope you can always maintain a calm mindset and absolutely avoid interfering with breastfeeding. If there is indeed a problem, there's nothing else to be done.
This is the advice for the question "Doctor, I have beta thalassemia, my husband doesn't. Before we got married, I had a daughter with severe thalassemia." I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!

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