To all rhesus negative women – A Must Rea

Sandra is yr partner RH +? It is only.a problem if he is. Just keep it in mind if you have any bleeding or have a big knock like a car accident, not that that is going to happen! It should be fine though, don't worry :-)

Fx all absolutely fine in yr antibodies test lease :-)

Lease243 wrote: Hi There, I am Rhesus negative, I am not pregnant yet, still waiting to TTC but was wondering if a Rhesus negative pregnancy is counted as high risk? Do you get any additional help or medical professionals because of it or can a midwife cover it on their own? Thanks

I realise this is a year old post but thought I'd answer anyway for any newcomers.....

Being RH- isn't a medical condition that requires any additional care during pregnancy. It is not considered a high risk pregnancy and rarely causes any problems.
If you are RH- and the babies father is RH+ then you will have your blood checked for antibodies at 12, 28 wks and at birth.
If you have any bleeding at all you should receive the anti-D injection within 72 hrs to prevent anti-D antibodies forming. You will also receive one after birth IF baby has RH+ blood.

Being RH- is only an issue during pregnancy if you have a baby with RH+ blood and you develop antibodies. Subsequent pregnancies will then be monitored more closely to keep a check on antibody levels and babies health.

Hi Bridget......I replied to your post in the twins section Congrats to your sister!

If you have any more questions regarding this just post here......I check here fairly regularly and will do my best to help.
Not sure how much you have read, but most of what you would need to know is here in the thread..... and anything else you need to know, she should ask the OB or midwife.

If your sister is RH- and babies father is RH+ then her MW/OB need to know. She should let them know asap if she has any bleeding so she can have the anti-D jab.

You only get the anti-d injections if you have have any bleeding, and then after your baby is born.

No I have never requested any only had them after a MC, after an amnio and after birth. I think they may check if you need one during preg, with one of the routine 3rd trimester bloods?

Hi Sara*,

Great to know that your MW is assisting you with getting the routine injections and that rhesus neg woman have the choice in Auckland. I'll be seeing my MW again next week and I hope she's more knowledgeable and helpful this time.

Hope the injection doesn't hurt too much...

I'm very sorry to heard about your MC.

Take care

Gosh thats odd Aita! My MW gave me mine at the hospital last month, and my previous have been at the Maternity Assessment Unit at the Hospital. So the hospital seems the most likely place you would be able to get them, and you would think easily enough! I wonder if there is anyone you could call and ask, your Dr or the hospital?

hi ladies, just chiming in on this convo. I found I was RH- during a Drs appt (for something non pregnancy related) when I was maybe around 12 weeks? I asked my midwife and she didn't seem too concerned. She said that there are vaccinations but NZ DHB's do not fund them because they are so expensive. She did not suggest I need the 28 week one, just a shot after birth after testing if baby is + or -. I am still not 100% clear about the whole thing so this is interesting to read.. I am in Wellington.

Good news Aita, bit of a pain that you have to go get it, but glad you are able to get it done. I'm about to go for my 2nd jab next week @ 34w - i think my whooping cough jab arm, will have just stopped hurting by then haha!

WellyBaby I'm in Wellington too, odd what your MW said, i've never paid for any of mine! I'm getting 28w, 34w and then after birth.