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if you are RH negative you need a shot to prevent your body from attacking your baby
Re: If a woman is Rh negative, and she has a baby which is Rh positive, there will be no problem with the first pregnancy. But, due to some mixing of blood in the birthing process, the mother's blood will be exposed to the Rh antigens present on the baby's red blood cells. The mother's body will develop antibodies to the Rh factor after this, since it has recognized it as a foreign microbe. Then, if the mother has another baby that is Rh positive, the mother's antibodies may attack the babv's blood cells, causing agglutination of the baby's blood.
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Do only women have to be concerned with the Rh factor?
No, both men and women should be concerned with the Rh factor. The Rh factor is a protein found on red blood cells, and it can cause complications during pregnancy if a woman is Rh-negative and her partner is Rh-positive. It is important for both partners to be aware of their Rh status to prevent such complications.
How might erythroblastosis fetalis?
It happens when the father is of a positive blood group (having Rhesus (Rh) factor) and mother of a negative blood group (devoid of Rh factor), the fetes' blood group will be of the positive type, i.e., having Rh factor as having Rh factor is a dominant trait and can mask the negative blood group. So, this creates problems for the kid as well as mother during pregnancy. Usually, the first pregnancy will not have much complications. But, the second pregnancy onwards, the antibodies present in the mother from the first pregnancy will be present and is harmful for the fetes. It happens when the father is of a positive blood group (having Rhesus (Rh) factor) and mother of a negative blood group (devoid of Rh factor), the fetes' blood group will be of the positive type, i.e., having Rh factor as having Rh factor is a dominant trait and can mask the negative blood group. So, this creates problems for the kid as well as mother during pregnancy. Usually, the first pregnancy will not have much complications. But, the second pregnancy onwards, the antibodies present in the mother from the first pregnancy will be present and is harmful for the fetes.
Why is it important to check the Rh factor?
when a Rh+ mother carries a Rh- baby for second time, there is a high risk for the baby to suffer from a fatal disease called erythroblastosis fetalis , so it is necessary for one to know her Rh factor as well as her baby.
Can rh factor mothers have children?
Yes. The only time the RH factor comes into play is when the parents are opposite factors (- & +). In that case, the mother gets a shot early during the pregnancy and another later on to counter the RH factor effects.
Can we pass the Rh factor to our offspring?
It is a fact that parents pass on their Rh factor to their children. When it is the rare negative factor this can cause issues with pregnacy.It would be wise to do further investigation if you are planning a pregnancy.
Do you need to get a shot for your RH factor at every pregnancy?
Yes because if you are RH negative and your baby is positive your body will attack the baby.
Rh positive mother a positive baby?
If a person has the Rh factor, then they are positive. If they don't have the Rh factor, they are negative. The Rh factor is dominant, so a mother with it would have an Rh positive baby even if the father is negative for the Rh factor.
My blood type is A- while my husbands is 0 positive . Will this cause problems when trying to get pregnant and through the pregnancy?
The Rh factor difference can, potentially, cause problems (due to the fact that you are Rh- and your husband is Rh+). Consult your physician (Ob-Gyn) about this issue, as part of pregnancy and childbirth planning.
How does erythroblastosis fetalis develop?
It happens when the father is of a positive blood group (having Rhesus (Rh) factor) and mother of a negative blood group (devoid of Rh factor), the fetes' blood group will be of the positive type, i.e., having Rh factor as having Rh factor is a dominant trait and can mask the negative blood group. So, this creates problems for the kid as well as mother during pregnancy. Usually, the first pregnancy will not have much complications. But, the second pregnancy onwards, the antibodies present in the mother from the first pregnancy will be present and is harmful for the fetes. It happens when the father is of a positive blood group (having Rhesus (Rh) factor) and mother of a negative blood group (devoid of Rh factor), the fetes' blood group will be of the positive type, i.e., having Rh factor as having Rh factor is a dominant trait and can mask the negative blood group. So, this creates problems for the kid as well as mother during pregnancy. Usually, the first pregnancy will not have much complications. But, the second pregnancy onwards, the antibodies present in the mother from the first pregnancy will be present and is harmful for the fetes.
What are the dangers of having an rh neg fetus in an rh pos mother?
There are no dangers for the mother. Rh is a factor in blood, if you have the Rh factor you are Rh+. If not you are Rh-. If an Rh+ mother has an Rh- baby, there is nothing for her to react to, she has the factor. The baby doesn't. If an Rh- mother carries an Rh+ baby, the mother's body may create antibodies that will cause her body to treat the baby as a foreign tissue. A woman who is Rh- seldom has problems in a first pregnancy, but later pregnancies the Rh antibodies can cause serious complications in the baby before birth and as a newborn. Rh- woman are given Rh immune-globulin shots, Rh immune-globulin acts like a vaccine, preventing the mother's body from producing any potentially dangerous.antibodies. She must have the injection in the 72 hours following the birth for it to have an effect. Usually she will receive the first injection about half way through the pregnancy. A dose of Rh immune-globulin may also be given if a woman has a miscarriage, bleeding during pregnancy or some prenatal tests that could potentially allow the blood from the fetus to enter the mother's blood stream. A baby that is Rh+ with an Rh- mother may be severely compromised in the womb and may need a transfusion during the pregnancy and again after birth. Fortunately Rh immune-globulin shots almost completely eliminate the risks.
What are Rh Factor?
Rh factor is a blood protein. About 84% of the population is Rh positive, meaning only 16% of the general population is lacking Rh factor (RH negative).
Can delivery complications with the RH factor be prevented?
Delivery complications with rH factors can be prevented fairly easily. If the mother is rH negative than she will receive a rhogam shot during pregnancy and shortly after the birth. This prevents her body from rejecting the blood of the infant in the situation where they have opposing rH factors.
