Any Rh Negative mommies

mckenziemommy · December 2014

I'm Rh negative and just found out my child's father is B+

RWPhoenix · December 2014

I'm RH negative.

ahsile10 · December 2014

Also RH - and DH is +.

MrsC0409 · December 2014

What does that mean? No snark serious question.

jlauren30 · December 2014

Yep I'm A- and hubby is A+. All our 3 kiddos are A+ so I get the rhogam shot every time

jlauren30 · December 2014

@MrsC0409‌ it means your blood type is negative

Eta: if your blood type is negative and hubby is positive your baby's blood type has a chance to be positive. If your baby's positive blood mixes with your negative blood your body will form antibodies and possibly attack future pregnancies so you get the rhogam shot to prevent baby's blood from interacting with the mother's.

MrsC0409 · December 2014

jlauren30 said:

@MrsC0409‌ it means your blood type is negative

Well that I know! But does that have any implications? If your partner is +?

Dcwtada · December 2014

I am rh- negative with one rh+ baby, i am guessing this LO will be rh+ too. It really isn't a big deal, let the doctor know anytime you experience bleeding. You will get a shot likely in your 2nd-3rd trimester and after delivery.

ahsile10 · December 2014

MrsC0409 said:

jlauren30 said:

@MrsC0409‌ it means your blood type is negative

Well that I know! But does that have any implications? If your partner is +?

https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/ask-heidi/rhogam-and-rh-negative.aspx

lustuart · December 2014

I'm B- and my doctor says that she is going to give me the shots regardless of was my husband is. Does that sound right to you girls? Is there a downside to the shot when it isn't needed?

jlauren30 · December 2014

MrsC0409 said:

jlauren30 said:

@MrsC0409‌ it means your blood type is negative

Well that I know! But does that have any implications? If your partner is +?

Sorry! I figured that after I posted and added more to that... Ooops

ahsile10 · December 2014

lustuart said:

I'm B- and my doctor says that she is going to give me the shots regardless of was my husband is. Does that sound right to you girls? Is there a downside to the shot when it isn't needed?

This is what my doctor said with my DD. They basically said that "in these times" there is too much of a possibility that a woman may lie or not really know who the father is - so they just do it anyway. They said there is no downside to that. DH didn't know his type, and still doesn't, but he has to be + since DD turned out +.

geoffandjen728 · December 2014

Yup. I am A-

jlauren30 · December 2014

ahsile10 said:

lustuart said:

I'm B- and my doctor says that she is going to give me the shots regardless of was my husband is. Does that sound right to you girls? Is there a downside to the shot when it isn't needed?

This is what my doctor said with my DD. They basically said that "in these times" there is too much of a possibility that a woman may lie or not really know who the father is - so they just do it anyway. They said there is no downside to that. DH didn't know his type, and still doesn't, but he has to be + since DD turned out +.

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There's no downside but I certainly wouldn't want an unnecessary shot in my bum that that stings like hell ( for a minute or 2 lol) I've had it 7 times so far for my 3 kids and this one. If we didn't know my DH's blood type I'd have hauled his butt to the lab to get his blood typed

and I don't care much for that " we cant trust you're faithful" crap

if you're Rh negative and hubby is too and you know there's no other possibility there's no point in it.

ahsile10 · December 2014

jlauren30 said:

ahsile10 said:

lustuart said:

I'm B- and my doctor says that she is going to give me the shots regardless of was my husband is. Does that sound right to you girls? Is there a downside to the shot when it isn't needed?

This is what my doctor said with my DD. They basically said that "in these times" there is too much of a possibility that a woman may lie or not really know who the father is - so they just do it anyway. They said there is no downside to that. DH didn't know his type, and still doesn't, but he has to be + since DD turned out +.

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There's no downside but I certainly wouldn't want an unnecessary shot in my bum that that stings like hell ( for a minute or 2 lol) I've had it 7 times so far for my 3 kids and this one. If we didn't know my DH's blood type I'd have hauled his butt to the lab to get his blood typed

and I don't care much for that " we cant trust you're faithful" crap

if you're Rh negative and hubby is too and you know there's no other possibility there's no point in it.

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That was pretty much how I felt, especially since they told me it would be like a 2 hour process when I went to get it. There was a downside there for sure.

I think if he'd known his type and we really insisted, they may have let me skip it, but the only thing we knew was that MIL thought he *might* be positive.

ahsile10 · December 2014

CALEO said:

This is not good science. I'm off to try to find a better explanation of why. You need it even if you both are negative.

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Someone else has told me that before but I never found out the reason. Sometimes I think my doctor's office, specifically his former ARNP who said that, used to just say things that sounded lime an "easy" answer.

I'd be interested to know any real scientific reasons.

bumpuser10607170 · December 2014

A- here. We were also told that it doesn't matter what my husband's blood type is (we don't know his) and that it's too much hassle because you need "the right documentation" yada yada yada so they're going to give it to me no matter what...that's what the nurse told me.

jlauren30 · December 2014

Edit: I suck at quotes lol stupid app

Not good science? I'm interested to know what you do. Two Rh negatives don't make a positive. Any way I'm a nurse and also Rh negative I've done quite a bit of research on it and I've never heard of that.
https://www.betterbirth.com/site/rh-negative

Are you referring to other factors that may have sensitized your blood to Rh+?

kimberlygo · December 2014

I'm A- and my husband is A+ We were able to take a blood test at 10 weeks to determine my son's blood type (A-), so I didn't need a rhogam shot.

newhere2022 · December 2014

I'm RH - and so is my husband. Drs. forgo any type of RH shot .

But I've heard of others making you get the shot regardless "just in case"

newhere2022 · December 2014

Oh - but our insurance didn't cover my husbands simple blood test (they would have paid for the RH shots...) go figure

mckenziemommy · December 2014

Yeah I experienced my first sign of bleeding so it's time for my Rhogam shot

jlauren30 · December 2014

CALEO said:

jlauren30 said:
Edit: I suck at quotes lol stupid app

Not good science? I'm interested to know what you do. Two Rh negatives don't make a positive. Any way I'm a nurse and also Rh negative I've done quite a bit of research on it and I've never heard of that.
https://www.betterbirth.com/site/rh-negative

Are you referring to other factors that may have sensitized your blood to Rh+?
I'm an attorney but was premed for 3 years in college. Hopefully that meets with your approval.

I was trying to explain above but this is not a case of 1 plus 1=2.

Even if your h is RH- you should still get the shot. (referring to your statement that you don't need it as not good science isn't the best use of English but I wanted to make sure others weren't reading and deciding not to get the shot).

I'll look for the other thread I referenced when I get home. I can't find it on mobile.

I wasn't being snarky I was just stating even in my professional training I wasn't aware of this.
I wasn't trying to ill-advise any one either. Every doctor I have ever had has said as well as everything I've read has said that if the partner's blood type is negative as well can forgo the shot. The rhogam website even states this as well as if the baby's type is negative it's not necessary. I'm sure all the women here won't take anyone's advice especially on here.

ahsile10 · December 2014

Interesting. Sounds like a legit reason.

Eta. Forgot words.

jlauren30 · December 2014

Thanks @CALEO‌ I guess some providers are overly cautious than others IDK. The chance of something happening to a pregnancy of two Rh- partners " seems" pretty rare BUT it's not a big deal to get the shot in that case as a precaution better safe than sorry

JHaworth84 · December 2014

I'm Rh negative and if my hubby was also Rh negative then I would have said 'thanks but no thanks' to the (anti-D in UK) injection as it's quite a large volume injection (painful) and always makes me feel quite unwell afterwards.

The only reason it is given to all Rh negative women is to cover the possibility of mistaken paternity. If you are certain that DH is the father and he is Rh negative also then it is not medically indicated.

(Fully qualified UK doctor).

lopatz · December 2014

I'm AB-. I got the rohgam shot at 7 weeks 5 days because I started bleeding.

MittenMomma · December 2014

I'm a negative, has some spotting and now am sporting a lovely bruise on my butt from the first shot, doc said any bleeding earns a shot...lucky lady! Also, I will get another at 28 weeks and after birth if this baby is positive!

mrstutus · December 2014

Negative here too and already had to get a shot in the ass. Lovely times. Lucky us!

bfstacy · December 2014

O neg here. So Rhogam during pregnancy and after....lucky me lol

law&order · December 2014

I'm O neg and just had my first rhogam of this pregnancy on Tuesday. I think I had it 5 times during my last pregnancy plus after birth because DS was positive.

fragglemom · December 2014

I'm RH negative as well. My husband is getting his blood checked today, but it sounds like my OB would prefer for me to get the shot regardless of the results. I figure I'm going to be poked an prodded so many times before the baby comes that I'll just go with what the OB says. Does anyone know of any negatives to getting the shot?

Mamamads · December 2014

lustuart said:
I'm B- and my doctor says that she is going to give me the shots regardless of was my husband is. Does that sound right to you girls? Is there a downside to the shot when it isn't needed?

Yet another step they take "just to be safe" when it's possibly not needed. Talk to your doctor about this and see if they will test your husband. I'm not one for doing something if it's not necessary just like the unnecessary eye ointment they put on every newborn to prevent infection even if the mother has no stds and there's no chance for infection.. Makes zero sense. Good news is you are the decision maker with your healthcare, you can have dh tested and if turns out you don't need the shot don't get it! Gl!

Eta: I am not suggesting you don't get the shot if it is necessary just finding out if it is before you accept that answer.

OctoberStars · December 2014

Mamamads said:

I'm B- and my doctor says that she is going to give me the shots regardless of was my husband is. Does that sound right to you girls? Is there a downside to the shot when it isn't needed?
Yet another step they take "just to be safe" when it's possibly not needed. Talk to your doctor about this and see if they will test your husband. I'm not one for doing something if it's not necessary just like the unnecessary eye ointment they put on every newborn to prevent infection even if the mother has no stds and there's no chance for infection.. Makes zero sense. Good news is you are the decision maker with your healthcare, you can have dh tested and if turns out you don't need the shot don't get it! Gl! Eta: I am not suggesting you don't get the shot if it is necessary just finding out if it is before you accept that answer.

That answer is more bs from an anti-vaxxer. "just to be safe" should not get scary quotes. It is in fact to protect yourself and future pregnancies. Being a little hurty after the fact is NOT a good argument for not getting it. It not being necessary at all if both partners are negative may be. Depends on what your doctor says.

The eye drops they put in newborns are NOT just for STDs. It's to prevent infections that can also be picked up from bacteria found in vaginas or fecal matter. These eye drops have had a huge effect on preventing blindness. So no, it doesn't "make zero sense"

Xandrakeller · December 2014

Yep, it's actually quite interesting if you read into the development of the Rhogam shot. Anytime you experience ANY bleeding they say get straight to an ER for the shot.

Mamamads · December 2014

OctoberStars said:

Mamamads said:

lustuart said:
I'm B- and my doctor says that she is going to give me the shots regardless of was my husband is. Does that sound right to you girls? Is there a downside to the shot when it isn't needed?
Yet another step they take "just to be safe" when it's possibly not needed. Talk to your doctor about this and see if they will test your husband. I'm not one for doing something if it's not necessary just like the unnecessary eye ointment they put on every newborn to prevent infection even if the mother has no stds and there's no chance for infection.. Makes zero sense. Good news is you are the decision maker with your healthcare, you can have dh tested and if turns out you don't need the shot don't get it! Gl!

Eta: I am not suggesting you don't get the shot if it is necessary just finding out if it is before you accept that answer.

That answer is more bs from an anti-vaxxer. "just to be safe" should not get scary quotes. It is in fact to protect yourself and future pregnancies. Being a little hurty after the fact is NOT a good argument for not getting it. It not being necessary at all if both partners are negative may be. Depends on what your doctor says.

The eye drops they put in newborns are NOT just for STDs. It's to prevent infections that can also be picked up from bacteria found in vaginas or fecal matter. These eye drops have had a huge effect on preventing blindness. So no, it doesn't "make zero sense"

In reference to the rhgam shot:
If you don't need something why get? I simply suggests she find out her husbands blood Type and go from there.
And to the eye ointment/erythromycin: Yes it most cases it does make zero sense especially if you have a c section and the baby doesn't even go through the birth canal. The ointment hinders the baby's vision during a crucial time of bonding and learning to breastfeed. There are also studies that show babies actually need the bacteria they receive from the mothers birth canal to correctly populate their digestive tracts and build up their immune system. They also re check for std's in the third trimester. It is completely reasonable for women who have been screened for stds and received adequate prenatal care to pass on this. I did with my first and will do so with my second.

OctoberStars · December 2014

Mamamads said:

OctoberStars said:

Mamamads said:

lustuart said:
I'm B- and my doctor says that she is going to give me the shots regardless of was my husband is. Does that sound right to you girls? Is there a downside to the shot when it isn't needed?
Yet another step they take "just to be safe" when it's possibly not needed. Talk to your doctor about this and see if they will test your husband. I'm not one for doing something if it's not necessary just like the unnecessary eye ointment they put on every newborn to prevent infection even if the mother has no stds and there's no chance for infection.. Makes zero sense. Good news is you are the decision maker with your healthcare, you can have dh tested and if turns out you don't need the shot don't get it! Gl!

Eta: I am not suggesting you don't get the shot if it is necessary just finding out if it is before you accept that answer.

That answer is more bs from an anti-vaxxer. "just to be safe" should not get scary quotes. It is in fact to protect yourself and future pregnancies. Being a little hurty after the fact is NOT a good argument for not getting it. It not being necessary at all if both partners are negative may be. Depends on what your doctor says.

The eye drops they put in newborns are NOT just for STDs. It's to prevent infections that can also be picked up from bacteria found in vaginas or fecal matter. These eye drops have had a huge effect on preventing blindness. So no, it doesn't "make zero sense"

In reference to the rhgam shot:
If you don't need something why get? I simply suggests she find out her husbands blood Type and go from there.
And to the eye ointment/erythromycin: Yes it most cases it does make zero sense especially if you have a c section and the baby doesn't even go through the birth canal. The ointment hinders the baby's vision during a crucial time of bonding and learning to breastfeed. There are also studies that show babies actually need the bacteria they receive from the mothers birth canal to correctly populate their digestive tracts and build up their immune system. They also re check for std's in the third trimester. It is completely reasonable for women who have been screened for stds and received adequate prenatal care to pass on this. I did with my first and will do so with my second.

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There is still potential for bacterial infection with c sections. The only downside to the eye ointment is potential short term irritation. Everyone should talk to their doctor about this if they have questions. Your doctor will no doubt recommend the ointment especially since it is important enough to be required by law in many states.

Mamamads · December 2014

OctoberStars said:

Mamamads said:

OctoberStars said:

Mamamads said:

lustuart said:
I'm B- and my doctor says that she is going to give me the shots regardless of was my husband is. Does that sound right to you girls? Is there a downside to the shot when it isn't needed?
Yet another step they take "just to be safe" when it's possibly not needed. Talk to your doctor about this and see if they will test your husband. I'm not one for doing something if it's not necessary just like the unnecessary eye ointment they put on every newborn to prevent infection even if the mother has no stds and there's no chance for infection.. Makes zero sense. Good news is you are the decision maker with your healthcare, you can have dh tested and if turns out you don't need the shot don't get it! Gl!

Eta: I am not suggesting you don't get the shot if it is necessary just finding out if it is before you accept that answer.

That answer is more bs from an anti-vaxxer. "just to be safe" should not get scary quotes. It is in fact to protect yourself and future pregnancies. Being a little hurty after the fact is NOT a good argument for not getting it. It not being necessary at all if both partners are negative may be. Depends on what your doctor says.

The eye drops they put in newborns are NOT just for STDs. It's to prevent infections that can also be picked up from bacteria found in vaginas or fecal matter. These eye drops have had a huge effect on preventing blindness. So no, it doesn't "make zero sense"

In reference to the rhgam shot:
If you don't need something why get? I simply suggests she find out her husbands blood Type and go from there.
And to the eye ointment/erythromycin: Yes it most cases it does make zero sense especially if you have a c section and the baby doesn't even go through the birth canal. The ointment hinders the baby's vision during a crucial time of bonding and learning to breastfeed. There are also studies that show babies actually need the bacteria they receive from the mothers birth canal to correctly populate their digestive tracts and build up their immune system. They also re check for std's in the third trimester. It is completely reasonable for women who have been screened for stds and received adequate prenatal care to pass on this. I did with my first and will do so with my second.

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There is still potential for bacterial infection with c sections. The only downside to the eye ointment is potential short term irritation. Everyone should talk to their doctor about this if they have questions. Your doctor will no doubt recommend the ointment especially since it is important enough to be required by law in many states.

Yes do talk to your doctor about it and mine didn't bat an eye when I told her I was considering not getting it with my first. What states is it required by law? Just curious because a lot of times hospitals/nurses will tell you something is required by law when really it is just hospital policy.

shannonrashall · December 2014

B-....2 shots during first pregnancy per protocol even after my miscarriages I got a shot. Not a biggie.

Mamamads · December 2014

sandybananas said:
Ummm is cdc.gov a good enough resource for the nay-sayers?

Directly copied from website "To prevent neonatal conjunctivitis, most hospitals are required by state law to put drops or ointment in a newborn's eyes to prevent disease."

Source-
https://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/newborns.html

Fyi: It's required by law for hospitals to offer/ routinely practice giving the ointment or drops however it can be refused just like any medical decision, you just sign a waiver.

nj001 · December 2014

I'm O- and my husband is B+. During my first pregnancy, I was seen by 2 obgyns: one in Italy and one here in the US. The Dr in Italy told me they would give me Rhogam as we didn't know my husband's blood type. Here, they had my husband get his blood tested to confirm he was positive. They told me that if he'd been negative, and I was sure the child was his, I wouldn't need to get the shot. So I guess each Dr is different, but I totally get that some people would lie if they'd been getting some hanky panky on the side. My guess would be that you still have the option to refuse if you wanted too. Interesting article posted above-- no one ever mentioned that reasoning to me before.

I ended up getting Rhogam 3 times through my pregnancy (unfortunately my daughter ended up getting jaundice due to being slightly premature, anyway). It's wonderful that the shot exists in these times, but it is a blood product and I personally wouldn't want to take any blood product unnecessarily.

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