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Re: Rhesus antibody titers

From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 18 Sep 2000 20:48:27 -0500 (CDT)


The titers can rise anytime in the second or third trimesters. It is really impossible to predict when and if the titers will rise. That's why your getting tested regularly. If the rise doesn't appear, that's great.

At Mon, 18 Sep 2000, Michelle wrote: >
>I am a rhesus negative, sensitised and 14 weeks pregnant and am having
>regular blood tests to check my antibody titers. My husband is
>heterozygous positive so we have a chance of having a negative baby. At
>what stage in my pregnancy could I expect to see the antibody titers go
>up if I was carrying a positive baby?
>
>Thanks.

--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only >and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options >and/or interventions.>




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