Pediatrics Ba’s hydrops fetalis is lethal because: A Hb Ba's cannot bind oxygen B The excess a-globin form insoluble precipitates C Hb Ba's cannot release oxygen to fetal tissues D Microcytic red cells become trapped in the placental 💡 Explanation Ba's hydrops fetalis is lethal because: ✓ Correct Answer: C. Hb Ba's cannot release oxygen to fetal tissues