Guidance

Baby at risk of having thalassaemia: description in brief

This leaflet can help healthcare professionals speak with parents at risk of having a baby with thalassaemia.

Published 1 January 2014
Last updated 19 April 2018 — see all updates

• From: Public Health England

Documents

Haemoglobin blood test results: information for a couple at risk of having a baby with thalassaemia major

Ref: PHE publications gateway number 2017253 PDF, 279KB, 12 pages

Details

This publication explains the risks for a fetus when both parents carry an unusual haemoglobin gene, at least one of which is for thalassaemia.

The leaflet includes information about:

• what thalassaemia is
• the different conditions the baby might inherit
• diagnostic testing for thalassaemia
• treatment options
• having another baby

Published 1 January 2014
Last updated 19 April 2018 + show all updates

1. 19 April 2018 Updated with new statement on use of personal data and copyright.
2. 8 August 2017 Updated version of patient information leaflet.
3. 1 January 2014 First published.