Re: To LYN: Re: OB or Perinatoligist Miscarriages : Duffy & Kell Antibodies , future pregnancies?

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At Fri, 29 Nov 2002, Lynn wrote: >
>I'm curious after reading your posts...are these antibodies something
>that is routinely screened for in early pregnancy? I have never heard of
>them or known that they were screening me for them, but I did have a
>miscarriage prior to this PG, so I'm just curious. Thanks! : )
>
>At Thu, 28 Nov 2002, Lyn wrote:
>>
>>I have the duffy antibody also. I was closely monitored during my 1st
>>pregnancy. My daught is now 5. I went on to have 4 m/c. I've been
>>told by numerous specialist that the duffy status has nothing to do with
>>my m/c, that blood antibodies only cause problems in the 2nd & 3rd
>>trimester. My husband has the duffy antigen, which is what makes this a
>>problem. I'm currently 31w pregnant. I've been followed by a
>>Perinatologist since 12w. Now, with an amnio, they can test your baby's
>>blood type & antigens. My amnio showed that my baby did not inherit the
>>duffy antigen from my husband, and is therefore at no risk from my duffy
>>antigen.

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