Some anemias, such as thalassemia, may be passed on to the next generation, while malnutritional anemias, such as iron-deficiency anemia, are generally not inherited. The heritability varies with the type of anemia.
Some of the more common types of anemia, such as iron deficiency anemia, megaloblastic anemia, and other nutritional deficiencies, are not heritable.
At the same time, there are some anemias with hereditary potential, such as thalassemia, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (serosanguineous disease), hereditary spherocytosis, and Fanconi’s anemia, which may be passed on to the next generation.
Therefore, it is recommended that the specific cause of anemia be identified in a timely manner, prenatal counseling should be conducted before pregnancy, and regular and standardized obstetrical examinations should be conducted during pregnancy. If necessary, please consult a specialized doctor.