Question

A 29-year-old is 8 weeks pregnant. She is rhesus negative (RhD negative). What prophylaxis is recommended to prevent haemolytic disease of the newborn?

Accepted Answer

Anti-D immunoglobulin at 28 and 34 weeks, and within 72 hours after any potential sensitising event

Answer

No prophylaxis needed at this stage

Answer

Immediate blood transfusion

Answer

Administer Rho(D) immune globulin at 12 weeks only

Answer

Only test baby's blood group after delivery

Practice question

A 29-year-old is 8 weeks pregnant. She is rhesus negative (RhD negative). What prophylaxis is recommended to prevent haemolytic disease of the newborn?