Title: GENETIC RISK FOR A CARRIER OF ALPHA THALASSAEMIA, WHOSE PARTNER CARRIES HAEMOGLOBIN C
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Implications for a Child when One Partner carries Alpha zero Thalassaemia and the Other carries Haemoglobin D Punjab
There is no particular problem for this couple. This combination cannot cause an inherited anaemia in their children.

In each pregnancy, there are four possibilities:
•	The child may not carry any haemoglobin disorder.
•	The child may carry alpha zero thalassaemia. This is harmless.
•	The child may carry haemoglobin D Punjab. This is harmless.
•	The child may inherit alpha zero thalassaemia from one parent and haemoglobin D Punjab from the other. This is harmless.
This couple has the same chance of a healthy family as other couples.
When the children grow up, they should have blood test to see if they have inherited alpha zero thalassaemia or haemoglobin D Punjab. If they have, their partner should have a test "for haemoglobin disorders". It is important to remember this for the future.
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