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If jaundice is caused by the child and mother not having the same blood type.so now my question is does RhoGAM injection helps to...
Anti D injection otherwise called Rhogam is for Rhesus negative women WITHIN THE FIRST 72 HOURS OF DELIVERING A RHESUS POSITIVE baby to prevent jaundice and other problems in the next baby. It is not usually given to pregnant women but after delivery or pregnancy loss.
At what stage of pregnancy is a Rhesus negative mum required to take the Rogham injection ?
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Normally, Your doctor will administer at least one dose of RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered PLUS Injection between 26 and 28 weeks of pregnancy because it will last for about 12 weeks. If the newborn is RH positive, the mother will receive another dose of RhoGam within 72 hours after delivery.
Blood group and RhoGAM Injection issuesAt what stage of pregnancy is a rhesus negative mum required to take the RhoGAM injection?
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Normally, Your doctor will administer at least one dose of RhoGAM Ultra-Filtered PLUS Injection between 26 and 28 weeks of pregnancy because it will last for about 12 weeks. If the newborn is RH positive, the mother will receive another dose of RhoGam within 72 hours after delivery. Make sure you discuss this with your doctor during your next Antenatal visit