Weird question- blood types

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Odd question- why aren't my children's blood groups listed in their red books or anywhere in their discharge paperwork after they were born? I feel odd not knowing their blood types for emergencies. My GP doesn't have any information. How can I find out?

Because babies' blood groups are not routinely tested. In an emergency where there wasn't time to test then they would be given o negative blood and in other situations they would be cross matched even if their blood type was already known

Oh I see... Thank you.

Umbilical cord blood would only be taken if you are rhesus negative. If not, no need.

if there was an emergency, the hospital would take a group & save to determine blood group.

Ahh ok 👍