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Does Having Different Blood Groups In A Couple Cause Complications In Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014

Question: Hi..my blood group o+ve & my fiancee is o-ve... will it lead to serious complications during pregnancy .. I'm really worried.. please help me. Will the baby be healthy & can I plan another baby.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No Problem.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Having different blood groups is not a problem .

2) It does not lead to any serious problems.

3) You can definitely have more than one baby. No problem.

4) She will need an injection called Inj. Anti D after delivery if baby's blood group is positive. Thats a simple and small matter.

5) You can have happy life marrying woman with o negative blood group.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (6 hours later)

Thanks for your reply Dr. It eased me out.

Can you please tell me what are the precautions that needs to be taken during pregnancy... do we have be more cautious just because my wife is O-ve.. and mothers blood do not mix with babys blood?

Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi

There are no precautions needed. She can carry pregnancy like any other woman.

All she needs is an injection after delivery if baby's blood group is positive.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar