Anyone elsehere have rh disease?

[Scarletvixen]

The titer levels in breastmilk tend to be the same as those in your blood, notgood for baby at all! xx

 

[123flump]

Hello everyone. Following being in contact with you lot I have a mass of questions now...This site is great isn't it and makes you feel that you are not alone. My best friend popped in to see me yesterday and asked how things were, so I told her about the breast-feeding and her attitude was oh well, doesn't matter.. For me I am gutted about it, because its just another thing!! I had two emergency sections previously and was having trail of labour and a natural delivery, because there was no reason I couldn't deliver before, just unlucky that my 1st in 1999 had the cord around his neck twice and my 2nd in 2003 passed poo's (can't spell the proper word for it) so everyone was happy for me to have my 3rd by VBAC. But now with the antibodies there is a strong possibility it will be another section, planned, so no labour, and now no breastfeeding!! I was dissappointed I had sections the last time, but at least I laboured on both, but this time - nothing maybe... I know its probably selfish to think like this, and I just want the best for my baby and for him/her to be safely brought into the world, but as a women it was important to me thats all.... I really enjoyed feeding my other two children (who are gorgeous by-the-way) and I shall miss the closeness....I sound like a real drip...I'm not normally like this. Roll-on Tuesday and the scan so I can see my Flump and pray all is ok. Lol to you all. XXX

 

[Scarletvixen]

All of mine have been born naturally so it doesnt mean a section unless there is another reason for it, if your baby is rh- your antibodies wont cause any problems, its only
if they are rh+ so it might not effect her at all.

A lot of docs dont realise that the antibodies are passed on via milk but if you get the milk tested you will find the same titers in mik as your blood, if you think about it that makes sense since you pass on antibodies via milk which are ment to be good for baby, unfortunally you can pass on bad antibodies/illnesses as well xxx

 

[123flump]

Yes, I hear what you are saying. But if my baby is O- the same as me, is it just the pregnancy that has stimulated the antibodies? I know my husband is A+...so what you are saying is that just because I have the antibodies it doesn't necessarily mean Flump is A+ and that is why I need to ask for the Fetal Geno Test? Is that right? Is that the proper name of it? I don't what to look an idiot, because I feel that down here all the people around me seem to know so little about it or what is available to me....its now been over a week and still I havent got my blood results to know it they have raised and I'm now 32 +2 and they found the antibodies at 28 weeks...everything seems to be on go slow. In your experience, do you think Flump would be at a great risk as this is my first sensitized pregnancy? Your ok, I won't hold you to it, I just value your opinion as you have been here before and although this is my 3rd baby, its all quite different this time. Sorry if I sound a whinger, I not in reality, I just want to do the best for my baby, just like every other women on this site.... Have you had any further news for you yet? LOL and god bless. XXX

 

[Scarletvixen]

genetics are complicated!
Im a- my hubby is a+ but one of his parents was rh- and one was rh+ therefore we have a 50/50 chance of having a rh+ or a rh- baby

Fetal geno type is the name of the test that is in my notes, it has to be sent to aberdeen as its the only place in the uk you cna get it done, worth asking for, its a simple blood test not invasive like amnio which used to be the test used, some of the babys blood cells will pass into your blood stream and the test can pick these up to see if baby is rh+ or rh-, if your baby is rh- you have nothing to worry about xx

 

[Scarletvixen]

This explains a little bit how we get our genes xx

https://anthro.palomar.edu/blood/Rh_system.htm

 

[123flump]

Will keep you posted on what happens on Tuesday and thanks again for your imput Scarlet! Take care of you and bump... XXX

 

[babymaker09]

I also had both of mine naturally although this time its looking more like a section as ill only be 34 weeks - im just outside Paisley so in a sense im lick as the southern gen is only 15 minutes via motorway for me. I am going back to paisley RAH to deliver tho xcc

 

[123flump]

hi, had my MCA scan today and all looking good so far, no signs of anemea. They are going to scan me again in 2 weeks, i'll be 35 weeks then. Also my titre levels have dropped slightly from 7.6 to 7.4! And bloods were taken for a fetal gene test to see if flump is definately A+, although they are pretty sure... I asked about the breast-feeding with regards to the antibodies (anti D) and according to my consultant she is not aware of this affecting the baby as the milk goes to the gut and not directly to the blood stream, so the jury is out on that one.... How are you babymaker09? how are your levels? Is it definate yet for the delivery date? I was told today by the consultant, she is happy for me to have the baby naturally, BUT, they won't be inducing me, and I'm not allowed to go over, or its a definate c section.... Thinking of you both Scarlet and Babymaker09. lol, 123flump xxx

 

[Foundtheedge]

Hi everyone,
This is my 2nd pregnancy, Im 12 weeks pregnant at the moment, and my 8 week blood tests showed anti d antibodies, the thing is my blood group is A positive! I did have a blood transfusion after my son was born so not sure if this is related? Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this? I have only found one tiny article on the net - confused! Thanks xx

 

[Scarletvixen]

Hi everyone,
This is my 2nd pregnancy, Im 12 weeks pregnant at the moment, and my 8 week blood tests showed anti d antibodies, the thing is my blood group is A positive! I did have a blood transfusion after my son was born so not sure if this is related? Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this? I have only found one tiny article on the net - confused! Thanks xx

Hi
Sorry havent ever heard of havign anti d when your blood group is rh+
Does it not attack your own blood then? I know that when it passes into the babys blood stream that it coats the red blood cells and kills them off/makes them burst.
Have they told you how it will effectthe baby? will you be treated as if you are rh- with the anti bodies?
xxx

 

[babymaker09]

Thats great news 123flump! I haven't had my titre levels taken since 12 weeks now but the last time i had them my consultant had said he had never seen levels that high before - think thats probably why my baby started getting anaemic at 18 weeks , I had my first transfusion at 19 weeks which according to fetal meds is rare and they dont like to do but we had no choice. Next transfusion is next thursday - ill be 30+3! so fingers crossed hopefully that is our second last one! xxx

 

[Foundtheedge]

Hi,
Thanks for your msg.
Not really sure whats going on, as I don't seem to be getting any real answers, think my midwife is as confused as me! Been told that its nothing to worry about then also told that I need another blood test at 16 weeks and they will probably test my husband?? Have my first scan on Friday so will feel better once I see that the baby is fine (fingers crossed).
Have found one paragrath on the net - Over 10 years, 1068 pregnant women with anti d antibodies were studied and 5 of these were rhd+ all 5 delivered healthy babies at term, although there is potential for significant HDFN, their experience is that HDFN is mild - so positive - just a bit scary and confusing- maybe I'll get some answers at my 16 week antenatal appoinment. xx

 

[Scarletvixen]

How is everyone doing?
I have an induction date for the 3rd novemebr when i will be 37+5 due to diabeties but my doppler scans are climbing soamwondering if i will make it till them!
Think the idea isif i make it to 34wks without needing ainteruterine transfusion then they would prefer to deliver the baby than to give her a transfusion xx

 

[babymaker09]

I had my last IUT yesterday being taken in for induction on the 27th i'll be 35+1
How is everyone else? xxx

 

[Scarletvixen]

I had my last IUT yesterday being taken in for induction on the 27th i'll be 35+1
How is everyone else? xxx

Good Luck

Do you mind me asking does it hurt with the IUT? Im terrified of needing one!
The MCA scans show that although she is still below the line that needs a transfusion she is very close to it xx

 

[123flump]

Hi all. Am 37wks +3 and tomorrow am being taken in for a VS and hopefully to start things naturally. If they dont, then it will be a c-section at the end of the week...that's the plan, but things change all the time... My levels have stayed fairly stable, have had scans every two weeks and at the last bloods they were 9.7 but as i am full term now, the consultant has said it is not necessary to take them anymore as they want Flump (my baby) out now as the risks are much higher at term. Thinking of you all Mummys.. XXX

 

[babymaker09]

They give you sedatives and morphine so you dont feel or remember much about it! Hopefully your levels stay just below the line and you can avoid one! Goodluck!

Good luck flump!
I go in at 8am on tuesday to get my waters broken - if i havnt progressed by nighttime then i will be taken for a section so fingers x'd induction works!

Thinking of you all x

 

[123flump]

Update! They did a V/S and managed to do it with one finger, however she wants to try again tomorrow with two, to separate the membranes for the around the top of the cervix. Actually it was ok and didn't hurt, just as long as you relax and breathe.... If I don't progress after tomorrow I am already booked in to rupture my membranes on Monday!! So come hell or high water (excuse thepun) Flump will be here by Tuesday at the latest. Obviously if none of the above works it will be a section for me too... Hope all goes well for you too babymaker09. Just think, come this time next week it will all be over and we will have our beautiful babies....YEA!! Keep smiling everyone. Lol, Flumps' Mummy XXX

 

[babymaker09]

Good luck flump! update when uve had ure LO! i am so excited for tomorrow! its like Christmas lol! xxxxx