How Can Rh Incompatibility Be Prevented?
Rh incompatibility can be prevented with Rh immune
globulin, as long as the medicine is given at the correct times. Once you have
formed Rh antibodies, the medicine will no longer help.
That's why a woman who has Rh-negative blood must be
treated with Rh immune globulin during and after each pregnancy or after any
other event that allows her blood to mix with Rh-positive blood.
Early prenatal care also can help prevent some of
the problems linked to Rh incompatibility. Early prenatal care allows your
doctor to find out early whether you're at risk for the condition.
If you're at risk, your doctor can closely monitor
your pregnancy and watch for signs of hemolytic anemia in your baby. He or she
can treat the baby as needed to increase your chances of having a healthy
baby. |