• EBB 329 - Q & A about Blood Types, Rh Incompatibility in Pregnancy, and the Rhogam Shot

  • Sep 25 2024
  • Length: 52 mins
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EBB 329 - Q & A about Blood Types, Rh Incompatibility in Pregnancy, and the Rhogam Shot

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  • In this episode, we're exploring the fascinating science of blood types and blood incompatibility in pregnancy. You’ll learn about the basics of blood types, how they are inherited, and why knowing your blood type is crucial—especially during pregnancy. Rebecca and Sara also discuss the implications of Rh incompatibility, ABO incompatibility, and other rare blood types on maternal and fetal health. (17:15) Rhogam Injection: Preventing Rh Incompatibility Complications (18:23) Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn: RH Incompatibility (20:24) Rh Sensitization: Newborn Hemolytic Complications (21:33) Rh Incompatibility Risk in Pregnancy Testing (22:45) Global Shortages Impacting Postpartum Rhogam Access (25:15) ABO Incompatibility Impact in Pregnancy (35:44) Critical Need for Anti D Immunoglobulin Access (35:44) RhoGAM: Preventing Newborn Disease through Donations For the full list of references and resources, visit the EBB website here! For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.
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