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Opinions on Anti D.

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Flossam · 06/08/2004 11:34

I know I know, there have been many threads like this. But I would really value some opinions on what other people decided to do. Feeling very apprehensive about recieving a blood product, especially as what I have read seems to say that they don't know what the effects are on the baby. They give the anti D at 26 weeks where I am, and I don't understand why? Is it proven more effective then? Because I would rather have it after birth if I actually need it. Anyones experiences and opinions would be gratefully recieved.

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gingernut · 06/08/2004 11:41

Sam, I'm Rh neg. too so wondering what to do. The guidance has changed since I had ds, when they simply monitored the antibody titre and only gave anti-D during the pg if there was a problem (which in my case there wasn't). I did have anti-D after the birth. I am seriously considering refusing to have the injection unless the blood tests show that I need it. The blood sample is being taken at 27 weeks (3 weeks' time for me).

Mears knows a lot about this subject and will hopefully see this. In the meantime I'll have a look for a thread I particularly remember where this issue was discussed.

misdee · 06/08/2004 11:41

Where i am they give it after birth, are you having regular blood tests for you anti bodies for being rh neg?

I was raised as a JW and still am wary of blood products. I looked a bit into it, and as in this area they give it after birth, i had the jab.

mears · 06/08/2004 11:39

Flossam - this has been dicussed before so I will try and find the original thread. However, before you go on to consider the risks of anti-D, do you know the bolld group of your DH/DP. If he is rhesus negative, you do not need anti-D at all.