Nhs England
February 5
12:46
2025
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This publication explains the risks of a baby having sickle cell disease when both parents carry an unusual haemoglobin gene, at least one of which is sickle cell.
It includes information about:
- what sickle cell disease is
- the different conditions the baby might inherit
- diagnostic testing for sickle cell
- treatment options
- having another baby