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Universal Donor and Recipient The O blood group does not contain any of the A or B protein molecules on its surface. Hence O blood groups are often referred as universal donors. The blood group AB have both the protein molecules of A and B on its surface. Hence AB blood groups are known as universal recipients Rh and Pregnancy In pregnancy if the mother is Rh-ve blood type and the baby inherits an Rh+ve trait then it could endanger the life of the unborn foetus. The Rh +ve blood type can be attacked by the Rh-ve blood of he mother. If this happens the baby can be born still or be jaundiced . An exchange transfusion maybe required .   Related Links Creatinine Clearance Corrected Sodium Ideal Body Weight - Adults Kt/V Time Averaged Calculation of Urea Protein Catabolic Rate Blood Pressure Chart Blood Sugar Chart