Hemolytic disease of the newborn can occur if:
A) the mother is Rh-positive and the fetus is Rh-negative.
B) the mother is Rh-negative and the fetus is Rh-positive.
C) the mother has type A blood and the fetus has type O.
D)the mother has type AB blood and the fetus has type B.

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when the mother is Rh-negative and the fetus is Rh-positive. This can lead to the production of antibodies by the mother against the Rh antigen present on the fetal red blood cells, resulting in hemolysis (destruction) of the fetal red blood cells and potentially serious health complications for the newborn.

Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Can Occur If