alexandra on Nostr: The RhoGAM shot during pregnancy What is it? The RhoGAM shot is given to Rh- blood ...
The RhoGAM shot during pregnancy
What is it? The RhoGAM shot is given to Rh- blood type mothers typically during pregnancy (28-29 weeks gestation) and after birth to prevent sensitization during the birth process (mixing of blood between baby and mama). The mixing of blood if a baby is Rh+ can create complications for future pregnancies, sometimes fatal.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
- You do NOT need to receive a RhoGAM shot if you and your husband are both Rh- blood type, as there is NO risk of sensitization.
- If your baby is Rh-, you do NOT need to receive RhoGAM shot as there is NO risk of sensitization.
- There is a blood test you can take during pregnancy to find out what blood type your baby is in order to decide whether or not to accept the injection during pregnancy.
- There are NO studies proving efficacy of RhoGAM administered during pregnancy at 28-29 weeks gestation.
- RhoGAM is only shown to be effective when administered within 72 hours of the fetus and mother's blood mixing in utero (in the event of a trauma such as a car accident).
- In the event of trauma and the mixing of blood is suspected, you may receive a RhoGAM shot within 72 hours at the ER.
- In Europe, it is not recommended or a routine practice to administer RhoGAM during pregnancy and is only typically administered post birth once the baby's blood type is identified.
- You do NOT need the RhoGAM shot after birth if your baby is Rh-, as there is NO risk of sensitization.
- RhoGAM initially contained thimerosal and has been linked to higher risk of Autism. Thimerosal has since been "removed" , however, is still used but "filtered" out in the process and trace amounts have still been found in vials of RhoGAM. Other ingredients include aluminum and polysorbate 80 (an ingredient which opens up the blood brain barrier allowing other toxic ingredients to accumulate in the brain) Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17674242
* Please do your research on every single medical intervention that you plan to accept or deny. Know all your options and make an informed decision based on what is best for you and your family.
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to supplement medical advice from a medical professional.
What is it? The RhoGAM shot is given to Rh- blood type mothers typically during pregnancy (28-29 weeks gestation) and after birth to prevent sensitization during the birth process (mixing of blood between baby and mama). The mixing of blood if a baby is Rh+ can create complications for future pregnancies, sometimes fatal.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
- You do NOT need to receive a RhoGAM shot if you and your husband are both Rh- blood type, as there is NO risk of sensitization.
- If your baby is Rh-, you do NOT need to receive RhoGAM shot as there is NO risk of sensitization.
- There is a blood test you can take during pregnancy to find out what blood type your baby is in order to decide whether or not to accept the injection during pregnancy.
- There are NO studies proving efficacy of RhoGAM administered during pregnancy at 28-29 weeks gestation.
- RhoGAM is only shown to be effective when administered within 72 hours of the fetus and mother's blood mixing in utero (in the event of a trauma such as a car accident).
- In the event of trauma and the mixing of blood is suspected, you may receive a RhoGAM shot within 72 hours at the ER.
- In Europe, it is not recommended or a routine practice to administer RhoGAM during pregnancy and is only typically administered post birth once the baby's blood type is identified.
- You do NOT need the RhoGAM shot after birth if your baby is Rh-, as there is NO risk of sensitization.
- RhoGAM initially contained thimerosal and has been linked to higher risk of Autism. Thimerosal has since been "removed" , however, is still used but "filtered" out in the process and trace amounts have still been found in vials of RhoGAM. Other ingredients include aluminum and polysorbate 80 (an ingredient which opens up the blood brain barrier allowing other toxic ingredients to accumulate in the brain) Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17674242
* Please do your research on every single medical intervention that you plan to accept or deny. Know all your options and make an informed decision based on what is best for you and your family.
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to supplement medical advice from a medical professional.