sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder caused by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin in the blood.
abnormal hemoglobin causes the sickling of red blood cells (abnormal sickle shape). Approximately 1 in 11
African Americans in North America has the sickle cell trait; however, less than 1% have sickle cell anemia. Prenatally, women with sickle cell anemia are taught to prevent hypoxia, dehydration, infection, and fatigue to