At a glance
Learn more about sickle cell disease with these printable resources.

Emergency Care
Tips for receiving care in the emergency department: What to know before you go.
Tips for emergency providers who treat patients with sickle cell disease.
Pregnancy
Learn the steps to take to increase the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Learn the steps to take during your pregnancy to stay healthy.
Learn the steps you can take to have a healthy recovery after delivery.
Content Source
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
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