Glossary - Anti-D

Anti-D

An injection given to you if your blood group is Rhesus negative, if there is any chance that some of baby’s blood has mixed with yours)

Related Questions:

Do I need anti-D injection if my partner and I are both Rhesus negative?
I am rhesus negative and the dad is positive. My health trust doesn't offer anti-D at 28 and 34 weeks. I am afraid I may become sensitised to rhesus. Is there anything I can do?
I miscarried 2 days ago in 7th week of my first pregnancy. Where I live, anti-D is given to anyone who has given birth or has miscarried no matter how early the pregnancy was, if the women is Rh negative and partner is Rh positive. Should I receive anti-D as well?
Is the anti-D injection safe and would there be any reason for the baby to move more frequently after receiving the injection?
My blood group is A- (negative) and I had anti-D with my first pregnancy. Will I have it again with my second?

Sunday, 8 September, 2024

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