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Rhogam
Asked by S.M. from Charlotte
on July 6, 2010
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I had the rhogam shot with my first pregnancy but not my second, both my kids have pos. blood types so why didnt i recieve it for my second pregnancy?
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- I received the shot while I was pregnant. The doc told me when the baby was born, he and I would need to both get it.....once he arrived, they realized he nor I need...
- I am going to assume your blood type is negative. If it is positive, then they gave it to you accidentially the first time and you never needed it in the first place....
- You only need the shot if YOU are rh-. i cant remember about the dad but it seems like their is something about that too...talk to your obgyn? have you already had the...
Rhogam
Asked by D.A. from Pittsburgh
on February 18, 2011
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the lab made a mistake on My daughter-in-law's blood type. She is O positive...they had her as O negative. At 28 weeks they told her she needed to have the rhogam sh...
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- o my gosh! that is terrible to hear! i would think that there is a risk to anyone who gets the shot even if its warranted. this is so sad to hear. id consult a lawyer ...
- I don't have an answer for you but I had to tell you I am so sorry for your family's loss. A miscarriage is very sad...I have been there and 3 years later my heart st...
- Hi, D.: Check the research literature. D.
Rhogam Advice
Asked by A.J. from Baton Rouge
on February 14, 2009
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I am 22 weeks pregnant, and will have to receive a Rhogam shot at 28 weeks. My blood type is O- and my husband's is A+. Any information about Rhogam you Rh- moms can...
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- I am A- and my husband is A+ so I, too had to have the Rhogam shots. I have three healthy daughters ages 4, 7 and 9. Fortunately for them, they are all A+. I never ...
- My mom had a miscarriage between my sister and myself, they did not give her the shot after the miscarriage (they do it different now), I was in the hospital for 3 day...
- I had the rhogam shots with my pregnancy, and I did not have any problems and neither did my twins. I would consider the severity of problems that can occur if you do...
Seeking Input on the RhoGAM Injection
Asked by A.H. from Grand Rapids
on April 30, 2009
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I am wondering if any of you ladies out there have had any experince with the RhoGAM shot...good or bad to share. My sister is type o-, and her dr. says she should ha...
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- Hi A., When I was pregnant with my daughter I had to have the shot because I am A-. I was told it was a necessity due to the negative blood type so my body wouldn't ...
- Here's a very different scenario that should put your fears to rest. I was given the shot with both pregnancies because the doctor's office read my 0+ blood type as 0...
- I've had 3 of them. It burns but the other option is possible health problems, misscarage or death of the next child more so than the first. What happens when one ...
Rhogam Shot During and After Pregnancy
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on August 19, 2008
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I am Rh negative and my doctor wants me to get the Rhogam shot next month. I have been reading SOOO many positives and negatives about it, and just want to hear from ...
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- I am also rh negative. I have had the shot during both of my pregnancies. I have no negative reactions or consequences to them. They were really simple to have just...
- Hi T., my name is M.. I have 2 boys,2 1/2 yrs and an 11 month old. I had the Rhogam shot with both of my boys as I am also Rh negative. Both of my boys are healthy and...
- I have had the shot three times during pregnancy aand have never experienced ant complications. All of my boys ended up as a negative blood type so it was not needed i...
Rhogam - Did You Get It? Did You Skip It? Why and What Was Your Experience?
Asked by C.C. from Tampa
on July 23, 2008
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Here I am coming up on 28 weeks and being that I'm Rh- and my husband is Rh+ it's time to decide, Rhogam or no Rhogam.
Things in its favor:
*It doesn't appear to ...
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- I have had several. My oldest son is almost 9. So I had his back in '99. I also miscarried in '02 and had twins in late '02. I was never approached as if it were a...
- C.: In my opinion it's not worth the risk of not getting it. I had to have the course of shots (one late in the pregnancy and one right after I delivered) and whil...
- I got Rhogam with both my girls and had no problems at all. They are both, healthy, normal and no developmental delays.
Rhogam Shots During Pregnancy
Asked by K.W. from Philadelphia
on February 13, 2011
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For two years I have been seeking help from many doctors about a serious undiagnosed health issue. This week a doctor realized that I am truly an A negative blood typ...
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- Hi, K.: What is the health problem that you have? Get an sensitivity test done. Check the web at elisa/Act blood test. Just a thought. D.
- The only time you are actually in need of this type of shot is if your child is born RH + then you need the shot. And you actually don't need the shot while pregnant e...
- I am not a nurse but my understanding is that when the mom is a Rh- blood type and the father is a Rh+, the rhogam shop protects your baby while it is inutero if the b...
Rhogam Shot Administered Late
Asked by R.C. from Asheville
on March 13, 2010
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Hi, I am asking this on behalf of my wife (and) I. We were pregnant (first time) with our first child earlier this year, however, we miscarried less than a month ago. ...
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- I am sorry you are dealing with this! It is such a scary and hard issue to work with. Chances of getting pregnant again should be just fine. But you do need to make su...
- I wouldn't worry about it. The importatn thing is that she got the shot. I am Rh negative too and as along as you get the shot, you're all good. Even if it's late. If ...
- In most normal miscarriages and births, there is normally no blood mixing, however, there is a chance that the two circulations could mix during the process, which is ...
Mom's with Negative Blood and Dad's with Positive blood-Rhogam
Asked by T.T. from Colorado Springs
on March 21, 2008
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I am at 28 weeks with our first child and I am facing the decision of whether to take Rhogam now even though mixing of baby and my blood probably hasn't occurred (no t...
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- Having worked in health care for 26 years, let me highly suggest that you not put your next pregnancy at risk. Although I work in family practice and not OB/GYN, I do ...
- Hi T., I am also RH Negative. I am very glad that I had the shot both at 28 weeks and also at the end of pregnancy. Without the shot having a second child may have ...
- I too am a negative blood and husband's positive. I haven't heard of any problems with the Rhogam and I have had it four or five times. 3 times for my 3 full term preg...
Advice on Rhogam Shot - Necessary During Pregnancy?
Asked by D.B. from Los Angeles
on June 5, 2009
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Are any of you a negative blood type and if so, did you have to get the rhogam shot to prevent the production of Rh antibodies? I'm B- and my husband is A+ so I was t...
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- had it twice no problems however, why is he giving to you at 28 weeks if he didn't invade the womb? I only had it after birth and animio then after the birth
- I asked to see the box and package insert before they gave it to me. I dont' think the Rhogam of today still has thimerosal in it, but I would definitely find out and ...
- I'm O- and my husband is O+, I had to get the shot w/ my first son (good thing because my 1st son turned out to be O+ too). I am 30 weeks pregnant with my second child...
