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I am now 8 1/2 months pregnant, and am worried that the sickle cell could pass to my unborn child. is there no way to tell until after birth?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No practical way: This can be diagnosed prenatally by obtaining blood from the fetus and testing it. Unfortunately this is quite risky and may terminate a pregnancy. At 8.5 months, you have dealt with the worry so far and need to wait. Testing is part of most state screening programs and done on samples taken within 2 days of birth.

Answered 1/4/2014

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A member asked:

I am now 8 1/2 months pregnant, and am worried that the sickle cell could pass to my unborn child. is there no way to tell until after birth?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

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