Hi there
Had a fall on Tuesday, nothing bad but phoned midwife to ask for advice and she offered to see me on Friday at drop in clinic. Baby's heartbeat heard so felt reassured but when I told her I was RHNeg blood group, she said I'd need a blood test as fell after 12 weeks (12+1) to see if baby's blood had contamintated with mine. Told me to call back on Monday for results.
Just getting ready for going out in few hours (xmas meal an hour away, me and dh booked in at hotel) when the phone rings.....hospital calling to say I need anti-d injection as it IS contaminated. I said when do I need it and they said TODAY or TOMORROW . I then said ok, I'll cancel my plans and loose money if baby is at risk which she agreed and then I worried and said 'but I fell on Tuesday' and she said 'OH' and then said 'oh, don't worry, it's future pregnancies that are at risk'.
So now I'm confused. Is THIS baby at risk? Is it just future pregnancies? should I be worried that I haven't had anti-d until this weekend? I'm currently waiting for them to rush some Anti-D to the ward as they don't have any atm.
I just want some FACTS. I knew all about anti-d etc but didn't know that a slight fall in pregnancy could require it etc. I'm so confused and dh is in a state about whether or not he should continue and go to the xmas do anyway? (lots of money spent )
TIA