Primary prevention

Prevention is focused on genetic screening and counseling.[34][35][36][37]​​​​​[38][39][40]

In the US, all patients who are considering pregnancy or are already pregnant are offered a complete blood count and screening for thalassemias.[41] If a woman is found to be a carrier, her reproductive partner should be offered screening.[42]​ Genetic counseling is recommended if both partners are identified as carriers of a gene for abnormal hemoglobins.[42]

Secondary prevention

Prevention is focused on genetic counseling and prenatal testing.[34]​[35]​[36]​[37]​[38]​[39]​

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