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Rh incompatibility

Alternative Names: Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newborn; Hydrops fetalis Prevention: Rh incompatibility is almost completely preventable. Rh-negative mothers should be followed closely by their obstetricians during pregnancy. Text Continues Below If the father of the infant is Rh-positive, the mother is given a mid-term injection of RhoGAM and a second injection within a few days of delivery. These injections prevent the development of antibodies against Rh-positive blood. This effectively prevents the condition.

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