Ai, that's quite stressful lah, thalassemia carrier status can sometimes show up more clearly during pregnancy because the blood changes are so significant, so it's not unusual they detected it this time around when your levels were fluctuating. A few of us in my mum group have similar family histories of anemia, and honestly the carriers among them didn't always know until they were pregnant or had routine bloods done, so it's not that uncommon at all. Since this is genetic and affects your family line, it's really important to have a proper discussion with your gynae or maybe even a genetic counselor about what this means for baby and for any future pregnancies, they can explain whether baby needs extra monitoring or if partner's status matters too. The good news is at least you know now so you can get the right support through your pregnancy, but definitely don't stress alone on this one, kena confirm details with your doctor so you understand what's next.
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