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My wife is thelasimia trait carrier and 36 weeks pregnant. her doctor injects her two iron drips. is it safe and if not what should we do now?

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Need more INFO: Most women with Thallesimia trait are not iron deficient. I am sure, your doctor has done iron studies before proceeding with iron transfusions. Thallesemia anemia is nor usually from iron deficiency. Please discuss the reasons with your Dr. Good Luck!

Answered 8/3/2014

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