https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 17:14:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056879 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 01:07:43 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2056879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrscobee: My OB said about 15% of people are Rh- so we're a decent sized group. Haven't had the shots yet but I'll concur with everyone else that you get the first at 28 weeks and potentially a second after delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056398 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:17:36 +0000 Mama Bird 2056398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These days it's not a big deal. The only "problem" I had was that my hospital treats the Rhogam shot like some kind of classified substance, and they made me give a blood sample before giving me the second one, even though they just took one when I checked in. And then I had to remind the nurses like 20 times that I need the shot. Grr. I was kind of scared I'd develop antibodies because they dragged their feet so much, but I've been tested since and nothing turned up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056392 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:15:18 +0000 sarac 2056392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a big deal UNLESS you have any bleeding. If you have bleeding before you get your shot, call your doctor right away to get one. And in future pregnancies, you need to be on the lookout for bleeding, and call in immediately if you have any. </p> <p>My sister is rh- with an rh+ husband. She switched midwives for her second pregnancy. She had a ton of bleeding at 7 weeks, and they didn't bother to check her rh status. She bled for a month before they figured that out and gave her the shot. Incredibly, she did not get sensitized to the positive factor, as some women do. So just know that any bleeding means an immediate trip to the doctor for an early dose of Rhogam, and besides that, no stress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056347 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:20:51 +0000 CakeLady 2056347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Joining the Rh- party... it really wasn't a big deal as pps have said, though I was a little freaked out at first. I had a rhogam shot at 28 weeks, and since DS is also Rh- I never got the second shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056344 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:15:07 +0000 mrscobee 2056344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow!! I had no idea this was so common! So relieved to hear this has been a non-issue for almost everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056305 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:46:19 +0000 sorrycharlie 2056305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a big deal. I got the rhogam shot at 28 weeks (nurse was terrible - it was sore for days) and both of my girls were rh positive so I got another shot the day after delivery. That one I didn't even feel! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056292 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:38:38 +0000 meredithNYC 2056292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am rh- and had the shot at 28 weeks. I seem to be in the minority here, but I didn't think it hurt at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056291 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:38:16 +0000 Mae 2056291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as others-- nbd. Had a shot at 28 weeks and one at birth when my LO tested with a positive blood type. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056288 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:36:19 +0000 Anya 2056288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am rh- and my husband is rh+. I felt nervous about that when I found out and looked into rh disease but it's been a non issue. I don't consider it to be a high risk. I got the rhogam shot at 8 weeks (extra precaution due to prior miscarriage) and 28 weeks and I'll get it again after delivering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056195 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:33:14 +0000 FannyMae 2056195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm O neg, and had a shot at 28 weeks and then another after the birth. I also had one after my D&amp;C 6 weeks ago. I actually found that the shots made me feel a bit sore and I felt a bit out of sorts sickly afterwards. My daughter is O pos, so hopefully it worked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056169 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:16:33 +0000 mrscobee 2056169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: I am new to this, but most people say you get one at 28 weeks that covers you until birth, and then one at birth if your LO is RH+. Or, you get one if and when you bleed, within a day or two, as there is a chance when that occurs that you and your baby may have shared blood, which is what could potentially cause problems. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056166 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:15:54 +0000 PawPrints 2056166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Around 28 weeks and then again after delivery. I actually got my shot the same day I did my glucose test. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056163 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:14:29 +0000 PawPrints 2056163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with everyone else, it's not a big deal at all. @rachiecakes: Yeah at my practice they didn't even ask me if DH was positive or negative (or offer to test him) for that reason - who knows who the father is! I probably would have protested if DH were also negative, but I knew he was positive so I went ahead and got the shot. FWIW it was totally painless for me, I didn't even have any soreness afterward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056161 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:13:33 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2056161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When do they start giving the shots? I'm RH- but have no clue about the donor parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056157 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:10:10 +0000 mrscobee 2056157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: OMG that is crazy!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056152 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:07:10 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2056152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: my doc said that some of her patients ask for the shot after their husbands leave the room even is they don't "need" it! :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056132 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:47:58 +0000 LuLu Mom 2056132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrscobee: haha yes it dues burn but it's quick. I got it a couple weeks ago and the nurse is like "you alright" and I'm like "I'm fine but man I forgot how much that sucker burns!" ha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056126 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:45:56 +0000 MK0180 2056126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No big deal :) The shot kinda sucked b/c the medicine is thick and the nurse injected it really fast but overall, it was ok. I did not have to get the 2nd shot after birth since DS had my blood type. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056124 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:44:31 +0000 mrscobee 2056124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LC: @rachiecakes: @Beehive: @LuLu Mom: So happy to hear that I am in good company and no one seems to think this is that big of a deal! I of course got nervous after reading the internets, and this being my first pregnancy! You all have made me feel much better!<br /> @Adira: Uggghhh! Something to look forward to! Thanks for the warning! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056121 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:42:57 +0000 pui 2056121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this and it was no big deal! Just a shot around 34 weeks and another the day LO was born! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056117 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:41:31 +0000 mamimami 2056117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was not a big deal. I did have a scare for a moment when the Coombs test was inconclusive? And they thought maybe the baby's blood and my blood had mixed? But it was a false alarm. I am negative and both kids positive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056114 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:40:13 +0000 cascademom 2056114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the rhogam shot with my last pregnancy and will this one as well. I didn't get one after LO's birth because it wasn't necessary. I still have my rhogam shot card from my last pregnancy. As others have said, it's no big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056113 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:39:59 +0000 LuLu Mom 2056113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So not a big deal, especially with your first. They say the risk is more with your second child, ect. My office doe the shot regardless of DH's blood type, so I've had it with both my pregnancy, and then once baby is born if she is positive I'll have another one in the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056111 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:39:32 +0000 Beehive 2056111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrscobee: Don't worry, it's very common! I had the same thing, and DS is RH+. They just give you a Rhogam shot in the behind at 28 weeks and after delivery if needed after checking the baby's blood type. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056110 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:39:19 +0000 Adira 2056110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrscobee: Depending on where you are, your practice may not even have your husband tested. I didn't know my husband was RH-Positive until my first son was born and he was RH-Positive. They don't test husbands in my practice on the off-chance the baby isn't theirs!! :shocked: Plus getting the rhogam shot and not needing it is not an issue.</p> <p>Also... the rhogam shot really burns going in, so you've been warned! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056106 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:38:40 +0000 rachiecakes 2056106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No big deal. A few Rhogam shots. I'm RH-Neg, DH is RH-Pos and DS is RH-Pos as well. </p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: where I am they give you the shot regardless because they can't guarantee who the father is until the baby is born ;) thought that was funny </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056103 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:38:21 +0000 LC 2056103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a big deal. I'm Rh- and my DH is Rh+. I got the Rhogam shot at 28 weeks, and then another after delivery because my DD is RH+. I'm pregnant with #2 now and will have another Rhogam shot in a couple weeks at 28 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056101 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:37:07 +0000 mrscobee 2056101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: I am hoping my DH is negative too so I can just forget about this!<br /> @Adira: Thanks so much!!! This helps me feel better hearing it wasn't an issue for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056095 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:34:59 +0000 Adira 2056095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Being RH-Negative is totally not a big deal these days! No reason to worry!! &lt;3</p> <p>I'm RH-Negative and my husband is RH-Positive. You get the rhogam shot at 28 weeks and then again after you deliver. I also received it for both my pregnancies around 7 weeks because of some spotting. Both my babies are also RH-Positive, so I can speak to the rhogam shot working! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnant-with-rh-negative-blood#post-2056091 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:34:31 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2056091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a big deal at all. DH is negative too so I didn't need any shots. </p>