The thalassemias is a group of hereditary disorders with impaired production of functional hemoglobin. In this report we described a rare case of compound heterozygous mutation of South-East Asia type hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (SEA-HPFH) and β -thalassemia that allowed prenatal diagnosis to be performed in a subsequent pregnancy in the family.

The third trimester is when pregnant mothers need to increase their nutrition to prepare for the upcoming delivery and provide the most essential nutrients for the fetus, because at this stage the baby absorbs nutrients from the mother very well. However, gaining too little or too much weight can have a negative impact on the health of both mother and baby. So how many kilos should pregnant mothers gain in the last three months of pregnancy?

All pregnant women are encouraged to have some of the necessary tests as part of their prenatal screening. Tests during pregnancy help pregnant women detect the risk of complications early for the mother and fetus, so that the doctor can have appropriate and timely treatment.

Many couples reveal that having sex during pregnancy is the best experience they have ever had in their sex life. However, during pregnancy, especially in the last months of pregnancy, a woman's body has to go through many changes as well as the fear of harming the fetus that makes couples always wonder. : should or should not have sex in the third trimester of pregnancy?

Pregnant women should absolutely not buy medication on their own, especially antibiotics, drugs that affect the nervous system, antispasmodics, etc. Because these drugs can easily cause fetal changes or uterine contractions that seriously affect the fetus.