Will Couples with Thalassemia Affect Their Baby?

Question

A 24-year-old couple both have thalassemia. Will it affect their baby? The baby is now 19 weeks old, and I want to learn more about this situation.

Answer

Considering the second trimester of pregnancy, thalassemia is a genetic disorder. If both parents have thalassemia, the risk of their child having thalassemia is quite high, and the likelihood of severe thalassemia increases if they are both carriers of the same type. It is recommended that both parents and the fetus undergo a thalassemia genetic test to determine whether the baby has thalassemia, and consult with a prenatal genetics department. Continue to take calcium supplements and vitamin D3 to meet the baby’s needs for bone growth and development.