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Can someone with type o positive blood and someone with type b negative blood still have a healthy baby?

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Yes: The more problematic combination would be a rh neg mom, but even that is readily managed today. Abo mis-matches are seldom more than a minor problem with jaundice & respond to proper management.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 11/9/2012

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes: The blood type should not cause any problems with the child.

Answered 4/24/2015

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