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Can AB positive and negative blood groups affect the baby?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My blood group is AB+, and my fiance's blood group is AB-. Will different blood groups create problems in the future regarding the baby's health or other issues?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  1. You and your fiancé can marry without any problem. Do not worry about that.
  2. The only thing that has to be done is to check the baby's blood group. As your blood group is Rh negative, if the baby's blood group is Rh positive, then it might lead to Rh incompatibility, which can create hemolytic disease in the second baby.
  3. So, before delivery, anti-D (RHO clone) immunoglobulin is given as prophylaxis.
  4. And it is better to get your fiance's peripheral smear and CBC (complete blood count) done during the antenatal pregnancy period. If hemoglobinopathy is suspected, then HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) can be done.

I hope your concern is solved.

Answered byDr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At April 9, 2017
Reviewed AtJanuary 6, 2026

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