RE: [ozmidwifery] Info on Rhesus negative births

[Wayne and Caroline McCullough]

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Thankyou everyone for your answers to this. I really appreciate it as I didn't know anything about it so it will help me provide support to those who face this problem, including my friend.   Cheers,   Cas. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Ken Ward Sent: Sunday, 2 February 2003 4:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Info on Rhesus negative births  if your friend developed antibodies because of her blood group ie she's negative and partner positive, these antibodies cross the placenta and kill off the baby's red blood cells.  The baby can die, or become very sick. The jaundice can be explained by this and also the early birth. Labour and vaginal birth could easily stress these babies.  Sometimes caesareans are necessary.    Maureen.