b- blood, anemic and now they found antibodies in my blood, any advice?

[pipinmybelly]

hello ladies!!

im 30 weeks preg and have b- blood so obvious issues there but my partner is also b- so iv been told i dont have to have anti D. BUT my last blood tests came back showing that not only am i anemic but also that i have antibodies in my blood and they need to take blood off me every 2 weeks to monitor my antibody levels.

im wondering if anybody has any exoerience of this and if so can u offer any advice? im really confused and dont know what it all means??

thank you in advance xxx

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Are they anti-rhesus antibodies?

Hi I have anti e & anti little c antibodies in my blood. This was picked up at 12 wk booking in appointment, since then I have had bloods taken roughly every 4-6 weeks. Luckily the antibody levels didn't rise & so since 28 wks I haven't needed to have any bloods taken (although to be honest I would have been happier for them to be monitored still. I am now 38 wks. I found it really difficult getting any info & that which I found on the net was a bit scary. I've been told that after delivery the baby will have core bloods taken to determine blood type & test for jaundice levels as there is an risk of jaundice. I've also been given a card to carry with me stating the antibody type in case I need a blood transfusion.