Rh Incompatibility Learning Center
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Rh incompatibility is a condition which develops when a pregnant woman has an Rh-negative blood type and the fetus she carries has Rh-positive blood type. |
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Symptoms
Rh incompatibility can cause symptoms ranging from very mild to fatal. In its mildest form, Rh incompatibility causes...
Causes
During pregnancy, red blood cells from the fetus can get into the mother's bloodstream as she nourishes her child thr...
Tests
There may be: A positive direct Coombs test result; Higher-than-normal levels of bilirubin in the baby's cord blood; ...
Treatments
Since Rh incompatibility is almost completely preventable with the use of RhoGAM, prevention remains the best treatme...
Complications
Possible complications include: Hydrops fetalis; Kernicterus; Neurological syndrome with mental deficiency, movement ...
Prevention
Rh incompatibility is almost completely preventable. Rh-negative mothers should be followed closely by their obstetri...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you think or know you are pregnant and have not yet seen a doctor.
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