Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 Thanks, . Yes, I am pregnant. 5 weeks. Still early, but I tend to worry about everything. And add to the mix that I had my surgery only 8 months ago, I will probably worry more than usual, at least for a while. I just didn't know if there was any reason to be concerned this early. I don't get to see my OB until March. Thanks again! Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 Don't worry! Even though I know that is what mother's do best...lol! I got pregnant at only 7 weeks post-op! You will be fine, and be give the Rhogam shot in the early part of the 3rd trimester. Re: Rh shot > Thanks, . Yes, I am pregnant. 5 weeks. Still early, but I tend to worry about everything. And add to the mix that I had my surgery only 8 months ago, I will probably worry more than usual, at least for a while. I just didn't know if there was any reason to be concerned this early. I don't get to see my OB until March. Thanks again! > > Lori > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 I too am Rh Negative. My doc said I will get my shot at 28 weeks. I didnt need one the first time around because my ex-husband was Rh Negative also. My doc assured me I would be ok since we both had the same blood type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Lori, Anti D or immunglobulin shot is designed to protect Rh negative women from developing immunity against a Rh positive baby. In Australia we give anti D twice now thru the pegnancy to first time mums as a protective mechanism and we give Anti D to all Rh Neg woman who deliver a Rh positive Baby to prevent the new mum from developing immunity against the next baby. Anti D Lasts for about 6 weeks. That is why if an Rh neg lady bleeds during pregnancy or has a miscarriage then they are given another shot. Rh neg women are also screened closely during pregnancy, One of the routine blood tests is an antibody screen. This blood test detects if a lady has devloped an immunity against the Rh positive blood and also states to what degree this has occured. preganant ladies who have developed immunity against Rh Positive blood called Rhesus iso-immunisation effects the unborn child by effecting the baby's blood. Causing anaemia, and/or servere jaundice. Lorri, you can be at peace knowing that your OB knows all this and will order blood tests as needed and will give you Anti D or what ever it is called in America, as you need it. As someone else stated if your partner is negative too then you don't have anything to worry about. I hope this answer your question Cathy in Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Lori, Listen to Cathy, you can be at peace knowing that your OB will adminsiter the injections and blood tests needed. Oh, in American the shot is called the Rhogam. Re: Rh shot > Lori, > Anti D or immunglobulin shot is designed to protect Rh negative women > from developing immunity against a Rh positive baby. In Australia > we give anti D twice now thru the pegnancy to first time mums as a > protective mechanism and we give Anti D to all Rh Neg woman who > deliver a Rh positive Baby to prevent the new mum from developing > immunity against the next baby. Anti D Lasts for about 6 weeks. That > is why if an Rh neg lady bleeds during pregnancy or has a miscarriage > then they are given another shot. Rh neg women are also screened > closely during pregnancy, One of the routine blood tests is an > antibody screen. This blood test detects if a lady has devloped an > immunity against the Rh positive blood and also states to what degree > this has occured. preganant ladies who have developed immunity > against Rh Positive blood called Rhesus iso-immunisation effects the > unborn child by effecting the baby's blood. Causing anaemia, and/or > servere jaundice. Lorri, you can be at peace knowing that your OB > knows all this and will order blood tests as needed and will give > you Anti D or what ever it is called in America, as you need it. As > someone else stated if your partner is negative too then you don't > have anything to worry about. > I hope this answer your question > Cathy in Oz > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Cathy, Thanks for such an informative reply. I really appreciate all of your in put. Lori cathy wombats@...> wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Cathy, Thanks for such an informative reply. I really appreciate all of your in put. Lori cathy wombats@...> wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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