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How do Rh blood group differences contribute to miscarriages?
Query: Hello doctor,My wife has an Rh-negative blood group, while I have an O-positive blood group. Unfortunately, she experienced two miscarriages, one at nine months due to oligohydramnios and the other at seven months due to hydrops fetalis. Anti-D (Rh immunoglobulin) was administered after both deliver... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.It must have been incredibly challenging for both you and your wife.Addressing Rh-related complications depends on their severity. Your wife needs to undergo prenatal assessments before any subsequent pregnancies. Considering the previous oc... Read Full »
My fiancé's and my blood groups are different. Can I marry her?
Query: Hello doctor,I am going to marry A-negative girl. And my blood group is B-positive. So, is there any complication or we can go ahead? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query. To put it simply, persons of any blood groups can marry and have healthy children. But when the female is of negative blood group and male is of positive blood group (as in your case), the baby has a chance of having a positive blood group... Read Full »
My wife and I share the same blood group. Any future issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I am willing to marry my childhood friend. She is elder than me by five months, and our blood group is same, which is AB positive. Here are my questions: Will there be any problem during pregnancy? Any tests required to be done for ensuring no problem in future? Is t... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The medical condition that is troubling is due to Rh incompatibility. There is no possibility of that in your case as you both are AB positive and hence, your blood groups are compatible. There is no problem medically. You need not go for any tests too. All the best. Read Full »
Why anti-D injection given to me after my second abortion?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I have undergone two medical abortions one at the age of 22 and at 24. I have Rh negative blood group. I was not given an anti-D injection the first time but I was given the second time.The doctor suggested an ICT test and it came positive which means there a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rh-negative pregnancy occurs when there is negative blood group in the mother and positive in the unborn child. The attacking agents called antibodies are produced by the mother which crosses the placenta and attacks the child. Usually, the first pregnancy is spared ... Read Full »
Can the same blood group cause problems after marriage?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife's and mine blood groups are the same. Both of our blood group is B. Will there be any problem in our married life? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two major blood group systems. ABO - According to this system, the blood group can be A, B, O, or AB. Rh system - According to this system, the blood group can be Rh positive or negative. You have not mentioned the Rh grouping. You both have the same blo... Read Full »
Can different blood groups affect pregnancies?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old male. My blood group is A positive. I am going to marry and I am looking for a suitable match now. I wish to have two children in future. I have two questions: As my blood group is a positive and if I marry someone who also has A positive blood group, then will there... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. You are A positive and if your partner will also be A positive, it means both of you will be carrying Rh positive factor. So, there is no ill effect in marrying someone with your same blood group. If you marry someone Rh negativ... Read Full »
Can AB positive and negative blood groups affect the baby?0
Query: Hi doctor, My blood group is AB+, and my fiance's blood group is AB-. Will different blood groups create problems in future, regarding baby's health or other issues? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You and your fiance can marry without any problem. Do not worry about that. The only thing that has to be done is to check the baby's blood group. As your blood group is Rh negative, so if the baby's blood group is Rh positive then it might lead to Rh incompatibility, ... Read Full »
Can I marry someone with the same blood group as mine?
Query: Hello doctor,I am planning to get married. But my partner and I have the same B-positive blood group. In this case, when we can plan a baby, is it harmful? I have heard that the same blood group cannot conceive a baby together. Please advise me regarding the same. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Every individual has a unique ABO and Rh blood group. It remains same throughout the life. You and your partner have the same blood group which will not lead to any problem in conception or harm to you or the baby. If your blood was negative, and the fetus had a positive... Read Full »
Should I worry if my newborn has a bilirubin level of 9.1?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 48 hours old now. Her bilirubin level is 9.1 mg/dL. Is it a cause for concern? Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will need more details to analyze the report. 1. What was the birth weight? 2. What is the blood group of the mother and baby? Usually, for a full-term baby with a birth weight of more than 3 kg, the mother's blood is not Rh negative or O Rh negative; it is cons... Read Full »
Does blood group compatibility affect conceiving success?
Query: Hello doctor, I am going to marry next month. Actually, problem is, I have A +ve blood group and she has B -ve blood group. So, I want to know, will this blood group combination create a problem at a time of conceiving to the mother and the fetus in the future? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having a positive group and your wife is having a negative group. So, in the first pregnancy, it will not create any problem in the mother or child. But, sensitization to Rh antigen can occur and mother forms antibody against Rh D antigen. If she conceives fo... Read Full »