- male
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
My son's blood group is B positive, and we've got a marriage proposal from a girl whose blood group is O negative. I'm a bit confused and worried about this. Is O negative considered a negative blood group, and is it compatible with my son's B positive? I'd really appreciate your advice on this matter.
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