Is Rhogam like the jab they called "Rhesus Anti-D" here?
Yes, it's the exact same thing you call "Rhesus Anti-D." I like that you call it a "jab." It's somehow so much more vivid than "shot."
I changed GPs because my elderly one swore it was only necessary in second pregnancies. Silly sod. All I know is that it is because I'm Rh-.
But- but- argh. Silly sod, indeed. It's true that Rh incompatibility usually doesn't affect the first baby, but that's because you may develop antibodies to Rh factor when the first baby is born! The Rhogam shot is a preventive measure to protect your second baby. Damn it.
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Date: 2004-12-09 05:28 pm (UTC)Yes, it's the exact same thing you call "Rhesus Anti-D." I like that you call it a "jab." It's somehow so much more vivid than "shot."
I changed GPs because my elderly one swore it was only necessary in second pregnancies. Silly sod. All I know is that it is because I'm Rh-.
But- but- argh. Silly sod, indeed. It's true that Rh incompatibility usually doesn't affect the first baby, but that's because you may develop antibodies to Rh factor when the first baby is born! The Rhogam shot is a preventive measure to protect your second baby. Damn it.
I'm glad you changed GPs.
Linnea has number eight tooth coming in now. Rah!
Linnea is a marvel! Someday I hope to meet her.