Anti D injection and 8 month tests

2020-09-08 06:21:36
I m O negative. And my coombs test is negative  At what week is Anti D injection given ? Is it compulsory? I have normal pregnancy only HB is low. And what test are required in the particular month ?
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We give Anti D at 28 weeks 300 micrograms intramuscular in Coombs negative pregnancy.
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You can take iron sucrose 10mg intravenous alternative days in 100 ml of normal saline under direct nurse
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It may result in false positives low levels of indirect Coombs after giving Anti D in mother so monitor by peak systolic velocity of middle cerebral artery in fetal Doppler every 2 weeks after 30 weeks.

Answered2020-09-09 05:57:09

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Take iron tablets, Coombs test repeat at 28th week and take Anti- D injection- Rhogam. Injection will be given again after childbirth. This is to protect you and any other subsequent pregnancy

Answered2020-09-08 06:27:14

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