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Can the sickle cell trait cause fetal distress?
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Yes: In a study from the 90's, fetal distress in labour was seen in 17% and 11.5% were delivered by emergency caesarean section. Compared with a comparable group of women without sickle cell trait, the mean birthweight of the babies (3202 g) was not reduced. The main maternal complications were recurrent urinary tract infections (6%) and haematuria (16.5%).
Answered 12/27/2012
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