Page 1 of 2 What does this mean for my baby me and my family Page 2 of 2 In the event that BOTH OF YOU HAVE HEMOGLOBIN D TRAIT in every pregnancy 1 in 4 25 chance to have a baby with 1 in ID: 960544
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Page 1 of 2 Your baby's newborn screening test showed D. Babies who have homozygous hemoglobin ous hemoglobin D will What causes homozygous hemoglobin D? called hemoglobin. homozygous hemoglobin D have a different parents. Babies with homozygous hemoglobin Why is it important to understand that my baby has homozygous hemoglobin D? homozygous hemoglobin D. His or her future a baby with a hemoglobin disease. What does having a baby with homozygous hemoglobin D mean for me, my partner and for future pregnancies?Since your baby has homozygous hemoglobin carry hemoglobin D. Because we all have two hemoglobin, hemoglobin A. People with both tested. Testing involves a blood test. What does this mean for my baby
, me and my family? Page 2 of 2 In the event that BOTH OF YOU HAVE HEMOGLOBIN D TRAIT , in every pregnancy 1 in 4 (25%) chance to have a baby with 1 in 2 (50%) chance to have a baby with 1 in 4 (25%) chance to have a baby with hemoglobin D). This does not cause health Should my relatives be tested? hemoglobin D trait may also have hemoglobin How common are unusual hemoglobins? come from Africa, tHow can I get more information? Talk to your family doctor. also talk about your testing options and get Womens Hospital or Vancouver Island Medical Genetics (at Victoria General Hospital). Ask your family doctor to refer you. www.newbornscreeningbc.caColumbia. a healthcare professional about specific health