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rhogam injections
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rhogam injections
by Kelsey__0, May 06, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Kelsey on May 06, 1999 at 16:30:38
I have already had one full term pregnancy and since I am rh- I received rhogam. At what point in my next pregnancy would I receive shots? I've heard it should be 7 weeks or twenty weeks, or do I need the shot at all?
Posted by smsk.RN.hfhs on May 11, 1999 at 12:49:43
Protocols may vary but generally normal pregnancies receive rhogam at @ 28weeks. women who have procedures that increase the risk of maternal and fetal blood mixing may get additional doses, i.e. amniocentesis. After delivery the baby will be blood typed and the mother may receive an additional dose if the baby is Rh positive.
