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Re: We need to get the word out!

From: LaDonna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 1 May 2002 18:19:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 1 May 2002, Katie wrote: >
>I recently wrote in about being RH negative and not getting a Rhogam
>shot after my miscarrige last year. At the time, I had no idea my blood
>type mattered and my doctor never even mentioned it. Thanks to those
>who sent me messages in reply.
>
>Well, my antibody test was negative so no harm done in my case. My
>question is why wouldn't all doctors address this with any woman having
>a miscarriage? I am so concerned that there are many women out there who
>are under medical care, yet still not being told that her blood type
>could be important. There is probably no answer to my question but I
>just thought I would post it for greater awareness.
>
>Thanks.

I personally think your doctor SHOULD have brought it up to you, however if I am thinking you are the the same person who had posted before, didn't you have a mc early in the pregnancy? I had teh Rhogam shot at 25 weeks. But I had been told since the very beginning I would be needing it then. I am furious that your doctor never even told you about the shot knowing you were rh-. I guess this is maybe one question that a doctor should be able to answer for you before you choose him to be your OB. So ladies, one good question to ask your Ob is your blood type. If he doesn't tell you about the Rhogam after saying you are Rh-, I wouldn't stay with him/her throughout the pregnancy. Good luck to you all.

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LaDonna

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