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DisulfideBondage t1_j1pkugs wrote
Reply to What happens if a mother‘a child has a non-compatible blood type? What will happen when she is pregnant? by thebookklepto
Risk is low during normal pregnancy. The risk is elevated during labor. If the mother’s blood gets into the child’s bloodstream it can cause pathological jaundice as the child’s immune system attacks the foreign blood cells breaking down the hemoglobin, elevating bilirubin levels.
DisulfideBondage t1_j1s352h wrote
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Thank you both for the clarifications!