Question
If the father has AB blood type and the mother has O type, is the risk of neonatal hemolytic disease high for their child? If the child is already one month old, is there still a risk? The child’s face is slightly yellow, resembling anemia, and no treatment has been administered. How serious is the child’s condition, and what examinations should be done at the hospital?
Answer
Generally speaking, the risk of neonatal hemolytic disease in a child born to a father with AB blood type and a mother with O type is relatively low. However, if the child has already been born and no signs of hemolytic disease have appeared, the likelihood of developing hemolytic disease now is not high. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a routine blood test to see if there is anemia. If there is anemia, it may be iron deficiency anemia, and iron dextran can be administered to the child. Additionally, increasing iron intake through the mother’s diet can help, such as consuming animal liver, nuts, and red dates. I hope this information is helpful.