hi there, a while back I mentioned that my friend was to have her baby. Baby was born on Friday but unfortunaly has the rhesus factor & had to be transported to another Hospital for a full blood transfusion.
About Rhesus factor:
The Rhesus factor and pregnancy
The Rhesus factor is most significant during pregnancy. Before, or at, birth it is common for some of the baby's and mother's blood to mix. If the mother is Rhesus negative, and the baby Rhesus positive, this mixing may cause the mother to produce Rhesus antibodies.
In a future pregnancy these antibodies can pass into the baby's circulation. If the new baby is Rh+ these antibodies could destroy its blood, which could, in the worst case scenario, cause death or serious illness. In other cases, however, the baby may suffer only slight anaemia or jaundice.
Nevertheless, whenever a Rhesus negative woman has a baby, its blood group is checked soon after birth. If the baby is Rh+ the mother will be given an injection, known as ‘anti D’, which is designed to help prevent the formation of Rhesus antibodies. Like all vaccines, ‘anti D’ is not 100 per cent effective in all cases, however, it can help protect the health of future pregnancies for many women.
Please keep baby Ruan in your thoughts & prayers..... His mommy has not seen him yet today should be the first time she sees him.....
