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I had a miscarriage & d&c many years ago. i am now 6 wks pregnant, rh- & worried about being sensitized. is a rhogam shot after a d&c standard practice? would they have tested my blood type? i can't remember the ob's name so am unable to find out.

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Below: 1- IF you are RH+ you do not have to worry 2- IF you are RH - you should have received RhoGam, that is standard.

Dr Patel and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/27/2016

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Dr. Kent Childs answered

Rh: It is standard practice to check Rh factor and if negative to give rhogam after the procedure to prevent sensitation

Dr Oleary agreed

Answered 4/15/2016

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A member asked:

I had a miscarriage & d&c many years ago. i am now 6 wks pregnant, rh- & worried about being sensitized. is a rhogam shot after a d&c standard practice? would they have tested my blood type? i can't remember the ob's name so am unable to find out.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Rhoades answered

Dr Patel and another doctor agreed

Dr. Kent Childs answered

Dr Oleary agreed

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