Hi Kristin, I have concerns about the reasoning behind the giving of anti D in pregnancy. It is apparently done because some women develop anti D antibodies without any obvious clinical events that can be treated with anti D when they occur. (Previously anti D was only given if there was an event whereby foetal cells could enter the maternal circulation). I can't understand how giving anti D twice in pregnancy can prevent antibody formation for the whole pregnancy, when after birth, it must be given within 72 hours to be effective. If the same period of action applies in pregnancy, wouldn't it have to be given every three days throughout the pregnancy? Perhaps someone can set me straight on this? The other thing I am concerned about is the wide scale use of a blood product on pregnant women. I feel certain that many women are not giving true informed consent to this. Kind regards, Nicole Carver.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Kristin Beckedahl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 6:52 PM > > > Dear List, > > I have recently heard of the Anti-D that can be given during pregnancy > (28weeks?) for the prevention of HDN... does anyone know how effective it > is, and if it is safe...? Thanks, Kristin > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
