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Would marijuana affect the rhogam shot?
The use of marijuana can cause the the rhogam shot to counter act and can cause a miss carry and effect on any other pregnantcy you try again
What is rhoGAM?
Rhogam is a shot that some women have to get during pregnancy. The reason for this is because their body will reject the baby due to the mother and father being conflicting blood types.
Getting flu shot to keep from getting flu is example of this type immunity?
artificial active
RhoGam is what type of plasma protein?
gamma globulin
What type plasma protein is RhoGam?
RhoGam is an antibody given to Rh- women who give birth to Rh+ child. RhoGam is what type of plasma protein? A. alpha globulin B. beta globulin C. gamma globulin D. fibrinogen
What kind of person is most likely to be giving a shot of RhoGam?
A Woman who has just given birth to a baby.
What person would most likely to be given a shot of RhoGam?
A woman who has just given birth to a baby.
When do you need a Rhgam shot during pregnancy?
A Rhogam shot is given to an RH negative mother who gave birth to RH positive baby, had ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. Rhogam should be given within 48 to 72 hours to prevent formation of antibodies that can harm future babies.
Which persons is most likely to be given a shot of RhoGam?
a woman who has just given birth to a baby
Will there be a miscarriage if the father is ab negative and the mother is a positive?
Not IF the mother gets a "rhogam" shot at the obstetrician's office. The shot will neutralize the effects of the opposing blood types.
If an O negative male and O positive female have a child will the mother or child need a shot or special care?
No, if the male was O pos, the female was O neg, and the baby was O pos, then the mother might need a Rhogam shot. A rhogam shot prevents a "neg" mom from developing antibodies to her "pos" baby which could cause a miscarriage. It's really no big deal, just a little shot.
What if rhogam is not giving after delivering baby or having a miscarriage?
The shot is a precaution against Rh incompatibility and if not getting the shot it can affect future pregnancies and cause hemolytic disease in the newborn.
