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Re: Urgent question for doctors

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 19:31:14 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Anna wrote: >
>Dear Doctors,
>
>I am confused about why Rhogam is needed when I have not miscarried. I
>thought its given at 28 weeks in the first pregnancy. I had bleeding in
>my 4th week (period like bleeding for an hour) and 5th week (sudden gush
>of blood for an hour). Today at 10 weeks, I spotted a little bit (about
>3/4 drops of pink-red blood followed by brown spotting). My doctor says
>that its better to be on the safe side and get the Rhogam shot.
>
>I need to get the Rhogam shot tomorrow first thing, so would really
>appreciate an explanation. The technician at the blood bank told me
>that it can prevent spontaneous abortions. Also feel a little
>uncomfortable take the injection which is made from blood products.
>
>Thanks,
>Anna

If you are RH neg and your husband is Rh pos. and during a preg. there is bleeding ,to avoid sensibilization,is recommended Rhogam to neutralize babies red cells to get in touch with maternal blood and produce rejection.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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