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.
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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
Last updated 19 April 2018 + show all updates
- Updated with new statement on use of personal data and copyright.
- Updated version of patient information leaflet.
- First published.