I would be really grateful if anyone, maybe a doctor or nurse or just someone who understands the science, could explain this to me. I have tried doing my own research but most of what comes up on Google are medical journals.
I'm 14 weeks pregnant and had a doctor's appointment yesterday where they told me that I had anti-E antibodies and this could cause hemolytic disease in my baby. This is despite never having had a blood transfusion or previous pregnancy. I am O- blood type and my husband is O+ so there is a definite risk (I think.)
From what I understand, the risk is that if my blood and the baby's blood come into contact, my antibodies will start attacking my baby. Is there a chance that even if we do have opposite blood types, our blood will never come into contact and there won't be a risk?
I'd also like to know the chances of having a healthy baby, if they do have hemolytic disease? I understand it can be very serious and potentially fatal and they may have to have blood transfusions etc.
My doctor was also talking about early delivery before 37 weeks. Is there any chance I'll be able to carry until full term?