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By dynamiclady | Aug 12, 2008

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hydrops... ? possibly parovirus epidemic

My daughter is 21 weeks pregnant and she was diagnosed with hydrops ? cause. Likely anaemia. She was told she is to have a blood transfusion given to the fetus. My question is there another alternative besides blood transfusion she can have?

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peekawho

Aug 12, 2008

The best people to advise you on this would be your daughters doctors. If there is indeed hydrops, and the fetus is severely anemic, then yes, a transfusion for the fetus is usually done.

She's under the care of a high risk perinatologist, correct?

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