Implications for a Child when One Partner carries Alpha Thalassaemia (type unknown) and the Other carries Haemoglobin C
There is no particular problem for this couple. This combination cannot cause a serious 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 thalassaemia (type unknown). This is harmless.
•	The child may carry Haemoglobin C. This is harmless.
•	The child may inherit alpha thalassaemia (type unknown) from one parent and Haemoglobin C from the other. This is harmless.
This couple has the same chance of a healthy family as other couples do.
When the children grow up, they should have blood test to see if they have inherited haemoglobin C or alpha thalassaemia. 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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