Do you have Rh positive or Rh negative?
Have a blood test taken during your prenatal visit to determine your blood type. If you have Rh negative and your partner has Rh positive blood, your fetus can get the Rh factor from your partner to enable it to have Rh positive. However, it can be problematic if the fetus’s blood has an Rh factor which your blood doesn’t. Pregnancy in Rh negative mothers Rh negative in a mother leads to the development of antibodies in the Rh positive baby. Even a small amount of your baby’s blood mixed with your blood can cause an allergic reaction in your baby. Your body produces antibodies against the Rh antigens in your baby’s blood, which means that you become sensitized and your antibodies enter into the placenta and cause damage to your baby’s blood. The antibodies entered into the baby’s blood lead to the breakage of red blood cells in the fetus and cause hemolytic anemia. This condition can become more severe and cause serious illnesses like brain damage or even death of the newborn. Sensitiz
