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FETAL DISTRESS
Has been used to describe when
the fetus does not receive
adequate amounts of oxygen
during pregnancy orlabor
It is oftentimes detected through
an abnormal fetal heart rate.
PREVENTION OF HDN
Anti-D immunoglobulin prophylaxis should be
given to all rhesus negative women who have
not already been sensitised. It can be given
soon after delivery and antenatally at 28 and 34
weeks. Treatment is also indicated after other
sensitising events such as abortion,
miscarriage, amniocentesis, ectopic pregnancy,
and abdominal trauma. For further details see
separate articleAnti-D (Rho) Immunoglobulin.
ABSTINENCE
Lets protect our future
babies!