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Re: ??????s ABOUT RH FACTOR

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Jul 2000 21:19:05 -0500 (CDT)

At Thu, 20 Jul 2000, Janice wrote: >
>I have been reading this about rhogram being given at 28 weeks. I am O-
>and currently 33 weeks and have not been given this shot. I was however
>given a shot of anti D at 10 weeks or so after having slight
>bleeding.....does this cover me or should I be concerned? All I seem to be
>doing is getting blood tests to ensure the anti D is out of my system?
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Janice
>
> That is correct. Actually it is possible for baby's blood to get into
>> the Mother's circulation throughout pregnancy. This is why we give
>> RhImmune Globulin (Rhogam) to all Rh Neg. women at 28 weeks of
>> pregnancy.
>>
>> RDB
>>

Anti-D is another name for Rh Immune Globulin. It usually is gone from the system 12 weeks after an injection. When given early for a threatened miscarriage, usually the injection is repeated every 12 weeks until delivery.

RDB 

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG


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