Rhesus negative?

[anna's mum]

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows how this works in a second pregnancy. I am RHneg & had a RH pos baby, then was given the injection. What happens now when I get pregnant, is it constant monitoring, or is it all okay?! I have a million questions for the doctor so thought I'd try you guys first :)

[brisbanegirl]

As far as I understand the anti-D injection stops your body from attacking any future positive blood cells (ie baby). I don't think you need to have any special monitoring for any subsequent pregnancies - just the injections again. Sorry I don't know too much more - am sure the doctors will be able to give you much more info!

[Towie]

If you have any bleeding (ie more than just spotting) throughout your next pregnancy you will be given the Anti-D at the time of the bleeding. Otherwise the standard practice is that the Anti-D is given at 28 weeks and 34 weeks and again after the birth. You will need a blood test prior to the 28 week injection as they won't give you the injection unless they know you have tested negative for anti-bodies already.

Other than that, there is no other monitoring required.

[anna's mum]

Thanks, that is what I was partially remembering - great, 3 extra jabs :eek:

[bronny-jane]

:D yep if all is ok just your 3 shots....they'll do blood tests i think its 2, just to check if theres a problem:D congrats on your pg:smiliedance:

[Jodiee]

all of the above is what I was going to say, just when you get pregnant, if you have any bleeding what so ever, go and get a shot, its very important, that includes amnios etc!

cheers, JO