Q & A about Blood Types, Rh Incompatibility in Pregnancy, and the Rhogam Shot

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: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-32... For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram:   / ebbirth   YouTube:    / evidencebasedbirth   TikTok: https://tiktok.com/ebbirth Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide: https://evidence-based-birth.myshopif... or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!": https://evidencebasedbirth.com/book/ If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available): https://evidencebasedbirth.com/become... and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/become... Find an EBB Instructor: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/find-a..., and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childb... In this informative Q&A, we tackle common questions about blood types, Rh incompatibility during pregnancy, and the role of the Rhogam shot in preventing complications. If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, understanding how blood type compatibility can impact your pregnancy is essential. We explain what Rh incompatibility is, why it matters for Rh-negative individuals, and how the Rhogam shot can help protect both the birthing person and the baby. Learn when the Rhogam shot is typically administered, how it works, and what risks are involved if Rh incompatibility goes untreated. Whether you're navigating your first pregnancy or simply want to know more about this important topic, this video provides clear, evidence-based answers to help you make informed decisions about your care. Tune in for more helpful pregnancy insights, and don’t forget to subscribe! 🎥🩺 #RhIncompatibility #BloodTypesInPregnancy #RhogamShot