Re: rh factor question

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If you have a negative indirect Coombs (a certain antibody screen), you have not been sensitized by any previous pregnancy.

>Is it possible that my bllod type changed?

Abslutely impossible although one or the other resultws may be in error. I'd get it rechecked.

>Do I have any
>increased risks if I was neg before, and only finding out now with the
>second baby.

The indirect Coombs will give you the answer. Also, RhoGam is not necessary if the father of the baby is Rh negative too so get that checked out as well.

>The RhoGam thing seems easy enough, but I have also heard
>of babies needing blood transfusions in utero because of rh. Can you
>please explain why that happens. Sorry so many questions, but I am
>really quite confused. My Husband is rh positive.

Get your blood type rechecked and an indirect Coombs. If the indirect Coombs is negative, you're starting with a clean slate.

>Thanks so much.
>
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>Kquartz
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