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Is a baby safe if his father has beta thalassemia trait?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have done a pre-marital test with a prospective groom, and he has beta thalassemia trait, and I am not a carrier. Is it safe for pregnancy and the child? His hemoglobin count is 13,1, and HbA2 is 5. How safe is this for a child's health?

Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

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Hello,

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Following is my opinion for your asked question. If you are not having beta thalassemia minor then no need to worry. Your future child can have thalassemia minor. But no need to worry for trait of thalassemia minor. Thalassemia major is the dangerous one in which life span is reduced. But as your report is normal as per history there is no chance of thalassemia major in your future child.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Looking at the report, If my child is similar beta thalassemia trait holder like father, it will not affect child's health or even my pregnancy right? Or should we take precaution?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

If your child has beta thalassemia minor, then there is no need to worry. Thalassemia minor patients do not need blood transfusions, and life span is normal. So do not worry about that. Your child needs to investigate for beta thalassemia minor for her wife in the future, or else do not worry about it. Your pregnancy also will not be affected. There is no need for extra.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At February 27, 2020
Reviewed At November 19, 2025

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Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri is an experienced General Physician and Pathologist with extensive years of clinical expertise. He specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions while providing holistic care to patients. As a Pathologist, he is skilled in performing and interpreting laboratory investigations that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Rajendragiri is dedicated to delivering patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and overall well-being.

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