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Which persons is most likely to be given a shot of RhoGam?
a woman who has just given birth to a baby
What person would most likely to be given a shot of RhoGam?
A person who is Rh negative and pregnant, has had a miscarriage, abortion, or amniocentesis, or has an injury or bleeding during pregnancy would likely be given a shot of RhoGam to prevent Rh incompatibility issues with future pregnancies.
What kind of person is most likely to be giving a shot of RhoGam?
A Woman who has just given birth to a baby.
When do you need a Rhgam shot during pregnancy?
A Rhogam shot is given to an RH negative mother who gave birth to RH positive baby, had ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. Rhogam should be given within 48 to 72 hours to prevent formation of antibodies that can harm future babies.
What happens if mother is rh positive and father is rh negative?
The rhogam shot is routinely given to mothers who are rh negative who may have rh positive babies. If you are rh positive there is no need to get the shot. However, if you are rh positive and get the shot it will not effect you or the baby.
Would marijuana affect the rhogam shot?
The use of marijuana can cause the the rhogam shot to counter act and can cause a miss carry and effect on any other pregnantcy you try again
What is rhoGAM?
Rhogam is a shot that some women have to get during pregnancy. The reason for this is because their body will reject the baby due to the mother and father being conflicting blood types.
Will there be a miscarriage if the father is ab negative and the mother is a positive?
Not IF the mother gets a "rhogam" shot at the obstetrician's office. The shot will neutralize the effects of the opposing blood types.
What if rhogam is not giving after delivering baby or having a miscarriage?
The shot is a precaution against Rh incompatibility and if not getting the shot it can affect future pregnancies and cause hemolytic disease in the newborn.
Is mother is rh positive and father is rh negative what happens?
What happens if a mother is Rh positive and a father is Rh negative is that they mother is given a RhoGAM shot when she gives birth. She will have to do this each time she gives birth, even if the births are not live.
What type plasma protein is RhoGam?
RhoGam is an antibody given to Rh- women who give birth to Rh+ child. RhoGam is what type of plasma protein? A. alpha globulin B. beta globulin C. gamma globulin D. fibrinogen
If an O negative male and O positive female have a child will the mother or child need a shot or special care?
Yes, if the mother is Rh positive and the child is Rh negative, there may be a risk of Rh incompatibility. The mother may need a shot called Rh immunoglobulin to prevent her antibodies from attacking the baby's blood cells during pregnancy and childbirth. This shot is usually given around 28 weeks of pregnancy and within 72 hours after childbirth.
