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Does An Anti-D Injection After Abortion Affect A Pregnancy?

Hi , I had an abortion 12 days ago, just today the hospital made blood test for me and they found out that my RH is negative, and they gave me anti D injection, does this affect my next pregnancy?, as they told that this injection that i got is late, as i supposed to take it within 72 hours after the abortion,
Mon, 30 May 2016
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Hi,

Thanks for writing to us.

Taking anti D injection is harmless. It is actually beneficial to the next pregnancy. When the mother is Rh negative and the baby is positive the mother's body produces antibodies against the baby. Anti D injection will help neutralise it and protect the baby. The next baby gets the benefit.

Hope this was useful. If you have any further is queries please write back.

With best wishes

Dr.Dhwaraga
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Does An Anti-D Injection After Abortion Affect A Pregnancy?

Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Taking anti D injection is harmless. It is actually beneficial to the next pregnancy. When the mother is Rh negative and the baby is positive the mother s body produces antibodies against the baby. Anti D injection will help neutralise it and protect the baby. The next baby gets the benefit. Hope this was useful. If you have any further is queries please write back. With best wishes Dr.Dhwaraga