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Blood Group Compatibility

Blood group compatibility is usually performed when the patient needs a blood transfusion, so the patients with similar ABO blood group and Rh factors are suitable and compatible for blood transfusion. It is an essential factor required before a blood transfusion because dissimilar blood transfusions can cause fatal reactions in the body of the recipient patient.

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Can couples with the same blood group have pregnancy issues?

Query: Hello doctor, My fiance and I have the same blood group that is B positive. Will it affect our baby? I am in great trouble right now. How could I give a clear explanation to my father about this issue? My father told me he knows a couple of the same positive blood group who has been married for ten ...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. In the same blood group, people can marry and can produce an average child. The same blood group people can marry. That couple might have another cause of infertility. Before marriage, rule out thalassemia minor b...  Read Full »

We have negative blood groups. Will it affect our progeny?

Query: Hello doctor, My husband and I have the same blood group that is B negative. If both partners have the same blood group, does it negatively impact the future progeny? Also, what other factors (other systems than ABO and Rhesus) must be considered before proceeding further? Please answer.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The B blood group is from the ABO blood grouping system; the negative is the Rh blood grouping system. You have a similar blood group, but this will not be a problem. You can get married. I suggest you both get ...  Read Full »

Is O-negative compatible with the B-positive blood group?

Query: Hello doctor, I am planning to get married, but I want to check blood group compatibility with my partner to avoid further pregnancy-related complications. My blood group is O negative, and my partner's blood group is B positive. Please suggest something.  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. They are not compatible blood groups, so you might have difficulty conceiving because the chances of miscarriage are high. I suggest you take an Anti-D immunoglobulin injection to prevent the complications (consult a specialist doctor, ta...  Read Full »

Can a newborn develop any abnormalities if the parents have a similar blood group?

Query: Hello doctor, My boyfriend and I have the same blood group that is B positive. I am concerned about whether the same blood group will affect our child in the future. Will the child suffer from thalassemia? Can a newborn develop any abnormalities if the parents have a similar blood group? Kindly help...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. People with the same blood group can marry and have children without any complications. So do not worry as far as the same blood group is concerned. However, genetic counseling can be done to rule out thalassemia before planning your weddin...  Read Full »

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