Anti-D shot

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by Infertility Network UK on Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:18 pm

Re: Anti-D shot

Hi. Your consultant will inform you as to whether you need an Anti D shot and it is available on the NHS. When baby is first created i.e. sperm fertilises the egg, baby also creates its own blood supply. Occasionally, if mum has a bleed early on (or at any time during the pregnancy), some of mum’s blood can get into the baby’s blood supply. If you and baby are opposite groups e.g. you positive and baby negative, then your immune system recognises baby as a “foreign invader” and you may produce antibodies against this and cause baby to become anaemic. Having the anti-D injection after a bleed and again usually after 28 & 34/40wks of pregnancy, should prevent any problems and also protects in case of another little bleed. You would have one after baby is born too, to prevent you affecting any further pregnancies. They do not harm baby. Obviously, your consultant is the best person to advise on this. I wish you well. Diane
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