Sickle cell and thalassaemia screening: information for fathers
Leaflet for expectant fathers explaining antenatal screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia.
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This publication for fathers-to-be explains antenatal screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia.
Services should signpost fathers to this information where antenatal screening shows the expectant mother is a carrier for sickle cell, thalassaemia or another haemoglobin variant. It describes:
- haemoglobin disorders
- the screening test
- the range of possible results
- the possible risks of the baby inheriting a condition
- the choices that the baby’s parents can make
This information is available in A4 PDF format (in English) to print out and provide for people who cannot access digital information. For more information, see the ‘order printed leaflets’ section of our guidance on how to access and order leaflets.
Contact the PHE Screening helpdesk with any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.
Last updated 2 December 2021 + show all updates
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Added plain A4 PDF version for printing, to provide for people unable to access this information online.
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Minor change to wording on the use of personal information.
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Added HTML version of SCT screening information for fathers.
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Added use of personal data statement.
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Updated version of public information leaflet.
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Updated version of leaflet.
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First published.