Effects of beta-thalassaemia trait on pregnancy and foetal outcomes

ABSTRACT

Ten cases of pregnant mothers with confirmed beta-thalassaemia trait were studied for any complications occurred during pregnancy and labour and after birth. All cases were found to have no complications during pregnancy and labour giving normal full-term vaginal delivery. All the newborns were also found to have normal birth weight and have no complications. These findings indicate that beta- thalassaemia trait has no deleterious effects on pregnancy and foetal outcomes. No active interventions are required during antenatal care throughout pregnancy in beta-thalassaemia trait.