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Dear drs.can we know child's blood group before birth?

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Difficult: The doctors could pierce the mothers belly with a long needle and draw blood from the babies umbilical cord. It could then be tested for blood group. It is exceedingly difficult and may cause fetal death. I would never consider it wise or worth the risk.

Dr Williams agreed

Answered 6/4/2014

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