Rhesus factor problems

[Incy Wincy]

Hi,

Just a thought. I conceived DS#1 pretty easily but bub#2 just ain't happening.

I have a rhesus negative blood type and my husband has a positive blood type. As far as I am aware there is only a problem if the baby has a different rhesus factor and the bloods mix during pregnancy.

In the case of DS#1 all when well. I had precautionary Anti-D injections during pregnancy and the cord blood was tested and I didn't need any further injections after the birth.

NOW, the question: Has anyone had any problems in conceiving a second child because of rhesus blood problems? In my case I'm not even conceiving.

Thanks
Incy

[Kachow]

Incy~

I have had 4 other children " naturally" and I have o- blood and my former partner was A+. I dont think it has any bearing on conceiving.

Have you asked a FS about it ??

[Fuchsia!]

did they test the baby to see what blood he has? If he had negative then it shouldn't be a problem but if it was positive then you should of had the injection. Do you know his blood group?

[KatiesMum]

I have A- and had the anti-D's during pregnancy. Bubs was +ve so I had the needle after she was born too.

Whilst I have had problems conceiving a 2nd ...I dont think the problems have anything to do with the rhesus factor .....

[Incy Wincy]

Thanks for the replies ladies.

You've backed up my understanding but you know how paranoid you get when things aren't working without an explanation. I thought if someone came back and said, "Yes" I might be able to go off and sort out a probable cause.

I might mention it to FS but think he'll say it's not a problem as I'm not conceiving then miscarrying.

Thanks again,
Incy