RH-

[Blackmetalrose]

I found out that i fall under the RH- factor and that at 28 weeks i'm going to have to get a needle.  The doctor scared me a little bit when she was explaining it.  Does anyone else have that issue??

[waiting21]

I agree with everyone.  It is no big deal.  I was surprised when the nurse told me the stance to take, since I had assumed the needle went in the arm...it hurt more to take the bandaid off my butt than the actual shot.

[catbaloo]

hi i'm rhesus negative, its not a problem. you have two injections during later pregnancy and one immediatly after birth. the one after birth protects your next pregnancy. dont worry 1 in 3 are rhesus negative.

[ArmyPrincess819]

No but I have been referred over to a hematologist I have to see him at the end of the month. I have a issue with bleeding it is unstoppable no matter what they do. I actually had to have a transfusion after I delivered my oldest. I have had my blood checked in the past I'm not hemophelic but there are other tests they can do and do a total work up to find out what the cause it and the best way to treat it during this delivery. I understand your fear it's just a different blood issue. Keep your chin up and let me know what happens......

Hugs,
AP

[Crysi]

I am RH- all it means is that you have a negative blood type. All it is, is a small needle given in your bum (it doesn't hurt at all cause its into fat) It is given to all females with RH- blood (you really only need it if the father is RH+ but they like to be safe). It's like an immunization. It introduces a small bit of RH+ into your system so that your body won't attack it. If this baby you have is RH+ and it's blood were to get in contact with your blood your body could attack your next baby if it is RH+ causing a miscarriage. The chances of the blood mixing is actually very small, but better safe then sorry!