Anti-D injection - what to expect

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I’m rhesus negative and am due to have my anti-D injection fairly soon with a midwife at my local hospital. I’ll be 28+4 when I have it done.

I was wondering what to expect - where on your body do they do the injection and does it hurt? How long does it take and are there any side effects?

Thanks!

Jab on the butt, stings for a minute. Done :)

They gave me a choice of jab locations. I had mine on the bum (the midwife said it hurts less there) and it didnt hurt at all, just a little pinch. And no side effects. I've had 3. It's fine.

Needle in top of arm. Tiny sting done in seconds.

I had it in the arm (actually had to have it twice due to a small bleed). It is a bit painful- ask them to do it slowly as it makes it less so. But ultimately nothing to worry about!

I had mine in my arm yesterday but have had it on the top of buttocks/ thigh in previous pregnancies which hurts less.

I think the arm is more sore because it’s smaller. It’s like any other injection though and is fine and over in seconds.

I’ve had them in both pregnancies - I think in upper arm each time. Absolutely fine no pain after.

In my first pregnancy I had it on my bum (which I feel hurt more!)
With my second in a different location they did my arm and were really quite shocked that the last one wasn't done there too!
So I guess it depends on where you are and who is giving it!

Iv had these injections 3 times and have never remembered getting them, so painless i didnt even notice...

Thanks! I’m hoping to get it done in my arm as am a bit self-conscious

I had to have another after I’d given birth as DS was rhesus positive, the midwife wanted to do it in my thigh but I asked for arm as I find it less painful.

Leg for me.
It's an uncomfortable achy feeling but doesn't hurt. I've had it 6 times.

I was told one in pregnancy and one again after the birth if baby is rhesus positive x