Through the blood type of the father and mother, it is possible to determine the possible blood types that the baby may have when born.
Enter the parents’ blood type data into our online calculator and find out what blood types are possible for your baby:
How to confirm blood type
To confirm the baby’s blood type, the doctor must recommend a blood test shortly after birth, which is carried out by collecting a blood sample from the umbilical cord. See more about the exams that newborns should take.
Consult your nearest doctor to confirm your baby’s blood type:
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What are the blood types
The main blood types are A, B, AB or O, according to the ABO blood classification system. The baby’s blood type will depend on the parents’ blood type. Learn more about blood types.
What do Rh+ and Rh- mean?
The Rh factor is a protein that may or may not be present on the surface of red blood cells, red blood cells. Thus, when the presence of protein is identified, the person is said to be Rh positive (Rh+), and when the protein is not verified, the person is considered Rh negative (Rh-). Understand better about the Rh factor.
What happens if the mother is Rh- and the baby is Rh+?
If the woman is Rh – and the baby is Rh+, it is possible that the woman’s body will produce antibodies against the baby, which can increase the risk of miscarriage or the baby being born with severe anemia. However, these complications are more common after the second pregnancy. See what to do when a pregnant woman’s blood type is Rh negative.
