Yes, a boy and girl with the same blood group can marry. This is irrespective of their specific blood type, whether it's A, AB, B, or O, and whether they are positive or negative.
According to the reference provided, the compatibility of blood groups is not a barrier to marriage. The reference explicitly states:
"Yes, they can marry. And the same answer applies for any possible combination of blood types - A, AB, B, O, positive or negative." - 12-Jul-2015
Understanding Blood Groups and Marriage
While blood group compatibility isn't an issue for marriage itself, it is relevant during pregnancy. Here's a brief overview:
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Blood Group Basics: Blood groups are classified by the presence or absence of certain antigens on red blood cells (A, B, AB, O), and the presence or absence of the Rh factor (positive or negative).
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Marriage and Compatibility: The blood groups of the partners do not affect their ability to marry. Any combination is acceptable.
Relevance during Pregnancy
The only time blood group differences can become a consideration is during pregnancy, especially concerning the Rh factor:
- Rh Incompatibility: If a mother is Rh-negative and the baby is Rh-positive (inherited from the Rh-positive father), this can lead to Rh incompatibility. This is only a concern in subsequent pregnancies if the mother has previously been sensitized to the Rh-positive blood.
- Sensitization: Sensitization happens when the mother's Rh-negative blood is exposed to Rh-positive blood, usually during childbirth or miscarriage of a Rh-positive fetus. This causes her body to create antibodies against the Rh-positive blood.
- Impact on Subsequent Pregnancies: In a future pregnancy with another Rh-positive fetus, these antibodies can cross the placenta and attack the baby's red blood cells, leading to hemolytic disease of the newborn.
- Solution: Medical advancements provide ways to prevent Rh incompatibility, including an injection of Rh immunoglobulin (RhoGAM) during pregnancy and post-delivery.
Key Takeaways
- Marriage between individuals with the same blood group is completely safe and acceptable.
- Blood group differences can become a relevant consideration only during pregnancy regarding the Rh factor, with effective management techniques available.
- No need to worry about blood group matching when choosing a partner to marry.
In conclusion, the question "Can a boy and girl with the same blood group marry?" can be answered with a clear yes. Blood group is not a determining factor for marriage compatibility.
