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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...
RH-; Do I NEED the Rhogam Shot at My 28Th Week? Really?
Asked by A.T. from Redding
on February 17, 2009
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I am creeping into my 28th week and am scheduled to have a rhogam shot on Friday of this week. This is my second child, I did NOT recieve a rhogam shot with my first ...
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- Hi there I am also RH- I had my babies at home and never got the shot, I chose to wait to see the babies blood type, so immediately after birth test the baby and if ...
- Hi A., I have to say that I don't know the answer to this question, but I have heard that the Rhogam shots contain mercury, which is something you really don't want f...
- I can't answer the medical side of how long the rhogam shot lasts, but I do know that the purpose of the shot is to protect your next baby, not so much the one you are...
Im Due on Dec,21 Need Help on Having or Not Having the Rhogam Shot?
Asked by I.R. from New York
on November 23, 2009
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i had rhogam shot on 30 weeks of my pregnancy..
i know i should had it at 28 weeks, but i was a little short on money..
im giving birth on dec 21, which means i stil...
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- I think its totally fine that you got the shot a little later but if the baby is RH positive then you really need to get the shot when he is born. If not, you could e...
- I am 0 negative, so I also need the shot. I've had two boys. My first son was born with O positive blood, so I had Rhogam at 28 weeks and again at his birth (which w...
- I am rh- as well and have gotten shots throughout my pregnancies for things like bleeding etc. I think it would be ok and a lot safer to get it instead of the antibodi...
Seeking Other Moms Who Are RH Negative
Asked by L.F. from Sioux Falls
on July 25, 2006
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I am trying to find out more information on being RH Negative. During my first pregnancy I found out that I was RH negative and that my blood had been sensitized due ...
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- Hi L. - I am RH Negative. As long as you know you are now - that's half the battle. Just make sure your OB knows and they'll give you the Rhogam (sp?) shot when yo...
- I am RH negative also. I don't know much about it. I did have the shot during and after pregnancy with my son. Husband had a vasectomy so now trying to reverse to h...
- Hello, I am RH Negative as well but did receive the Rhogam shot. If you don't mind me asking, did your doctor not know about the shot? This might help you with some...
Rh Negative, First Pregnancy
Asked by R.L. from Roanoke
on May 10, 2011
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My doctor told me today that I'm Rh negative (A-). This is my first pregnancy, and I'm about 11 weeks, so there's not a whole lot to worry about just yet, but my OB s...
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- I'm Rh Neg and my ob office forgot to give me the RhoGAM shot during my first pregnancy. My first born was Rh Pos, so I got the shot within 72 hours of birth and all ...
- Doesn't affect you or your baby. I'm Rh Neg and had shot at 28 weeks, and then after giving birth to my first. Had it again at 28 weeks with my second, and I'm prett...
- First of all, congratulations on your first baby! If your husband is also rH negative then there is no need to get the rhogam. If you and hubby are both negative then...
Rh Negative and Second Pregnancy
Asked by T.H. from Lancaster
on April 4, 2011
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Hi Mommies,
I am Rh negative and my husband is Rh positive. We had our first child 3 years ago and he is positive like his daddy. I should say that I had really bad ...
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- I had to get a rhogam shot several times. I am RH negative and my husband is positive. You will just have to get a rhogam shot at 28 weeks. If after delivery, your ba...
- I am also Rh negative with both my husband and my son being Rh positive. Although I did have a long labor, I delivered vaginally so I guess my situation is a bit diff...
- I am a midwife. There really is no more risk with the second pregnancy vs the first pregnancy. The risk is if the baby has positive blood and that blood gets mixed wit...
Considering an Epidural but Paranoid About the Needle
Asked by H.K. from Gainesville
on June 15, 2010
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After two totally natural births, I am thinking of an epidural this time. (maybe) But I am way too frightened by needles. My mom chose no shots when we were growing u...
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- Great advice already about a doula. And Yes, there is a very good chance that the epidural will slow your labor down. There is a lot of information out there about c...
- I found the epidural painful, and only consented because it was an "emergency" c-section. To me it felt about as bad as a transition contraction, but then the contra...
- I haven't had an epidural, but two unmedicated births. I can't help wondering why you are considering the epidural this time. There are certainly studies that suggest ...
Decided Against All Vaccinations, What Can I Expect ?
Asked by B.K. from San Francisco
on May 6, 2008
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Hi! my name is B.. I am expecting my first baby in September. With a background in child care I have heard numerous horror stories about adverse effects resulting fro...
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- it's not a problem at all. the school requires that you either provide vaccination records or sign the exemption form. :) you don't have to try to find it or put it...
- Dear B., I know you have already made up your mind, but I don't know if you are aware that the rate of pertussis (whooping cough or the "P" in DPT) is increasing in...
- Schools and State accredited pre-schools by law must accept your exemption. Pre-Schools run by city rec departments are exempt but my understanding is every other sch...
