Question 1

how much time to develop antibodies after exposure to rh antigen d?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Most people will make detectable antibodies in about two weeks after receiving rh d positive blood, if the recipient is rh d negative.

Question 2

i am rh positive i was told that my body developed antibodies? what will happen after that?

Accepted Answer

Inconsistent info: About 80% of the population is rh positive. What antibodies did you develop? We all develop antibodies. The information you provided is not amenable to a meaningful answer.

Question 3

what are anti-rh antibodies present in normal serum?

Accepted Answer

It's complicated!: This is a antibody found in the blood of persons who are rhesus negative. That is they do not posses the rhesus antigen on the surface of their red blood cells. Their body thus produces the anti-rhesus antibody against the rhesus protein antigen.

A person who is rh- lacks a chemical on their red blood cells. They should not have any antibodies for rh+, initially.

Question 4

this is my first pregnancy. i am rh- & positive for antibodies, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Which antibodies?: If you are Rh neg then you will receive a Rhogam injection at 28 weeks and post partum. You will need to find out which antibody you have and what the titers (levels) are. Some antibodies are not significant. Others are. The first step is determining which antibody you have. Then you can find out from your doctor if it is relevant in terms of pregnancy.

Question 5

is it possible for an rh-neg baby to become sensitized at birth and build up antibodies if the baby's mom has rh-positive blood?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Maternal blood does not leak into the fetal circulation. Babies do not have a mature immune system either are not likely to get sensitized easily, even if exposed to Rh positive cells

Question 6

is there a link bw rh- blood types and autoimmune? had rh+ baby, needed rhogam, can this cause antibodies in my blood and developing autoimmune sympt?

Accepted Answer

No: Every day, you make antibodies against foreign proteins. Rhogam and rh exposure won't trigger you to make antibodies against your own proteins. If this were the case, the nih research piranhas would have noticed long ago.

Question 7

i'm 29 weeks pregnant w/ my 3rd and have the rh factor. at 28 weeks blood was drawn and they said it showed negative antibodies, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Its Good: Rh is your blood type. The absence of antibodies means you are healthy. For more details see: http://www.acog.org/~/media/For%20Patients/faq027.pdf?dmc=1&amp;ts=20140819T0934564428

Best wishes with your pregnancy and soon to be new born child !

Question 8

i'm rh negative with antibodies and want another baby. my blood type is o negative and so is my husbands. will i be able to have a successful pregnanc?

Accepted Answer

Should be: If both you and your husband are Rh negative, you should not have a problem. However, I would recommend consulting your obstetrician before getting pregnant as there are multiple types of Rh, the common term Rh refers to D antigen only. The others are E, e, C, and c.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 9

when do antibodies from a mother not receiving a rhogam injection in an rh negative baby cause serious problems for a subsequent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Rhogam refused: Failing to administer, or failing to accept Rhogam when needed is asking for very serious trouble. If an rh negative woman delivers and rh positive baby and does not get immunized, any future pregnancy with an rh positive baby is likely to be affected -- severe jaundice & brain damage at birth, or baby bloating and dying in the womb. Used to be very common and should never occur.

Question 10

15w pregnant & just found out im rh-. hx: miscarriage @ 5wks & abortion @ 7wks & no mention of rhogam in either instance from docs. should i be worried about antibodies/rh sensitivity during this current pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please see an obstetrician and establish a relationship for regular antenatal care. It is essential for the sake of your and your baby's health. Even if you were sensitized to Rh and your baby is Rh positive, it can be managed, but you need to see a qualified doctor. Testing baby's father can help in determining if the baby could be Rh positive.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

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This is my first pregnancy. i am rh- & positive for antibodies, what does this mean?

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Is it possible for an rh-neg baby to become sensitized at birth and build up antibodies if the baby's mom has rh-positive blood?

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Is there a link bw rh- blood types and autoimmune? had rh+ baby, needed rhogam, can this cause antibodies in my blood and developing autoimmune sympt?

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I'm 29 weeks pregnant w/ my 3rd and have the rh factor. at 28 weeks blood was drawn and they said it showed negative antibodies, what does that mean?

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I'm rh negative with antibodies and want another baby. my blood type is o negative and so is my husbands. will i be able to have a successful pregnanc?

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When do antibodies from a mother not receiving a rhogam injection in an rh negative baby cause serious problems for a subsequent pregnancy?

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15w pregnant & just found out im rh-. hx: miscarriage @ 5wks & abortion @ 7wks & no mention of rhogam in either instance from docs. should i be worried about antibodies/rh sensitivity during this current pregnancy?

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