Question

What is the consequence of Rh incompatibility and what does it lead to?

Answer 1

Answer: Thus, Rh incompatibility is more likely to cause problems in second or later pregnancies (if the baby is Rh-positive). The Rh antibodies can cross the placenta and attack the baby's red blood cells. This can lead to hemolytic anemia in the baby.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The consequence of Rh incompatibility

Explanation:-

• The absence or presence of the Rh factor in the blood is the basis of the Rh agglutination of blood. This Rh-factor was first recorded in rhesus monkeys and thus named as Rh-factor.
• The blood group is said to be Rh-positive if the Rh factor is present; Otherwise, it is called Rh-negative. If a person's blood group is B+ve, then that person cannot be given B-ve blood.
• Doctors also need to match the Rh group when transfusion of blood in a patient.
• A special case of Rh incompatibility exists between an Rh-negative mother and an Rh-positive fetus.
• During the first pregnancy, the Rh antigens of the fetus are not exposed to the Rh-negative blood of the mother because the placenta completely separates the blood flowing to the mother and the fetus.
• But there may be a possibility of exposure to the Rh antigens from the fetus to the mother's blood. if that happens.
• The mother begins to produce antibodies against the Rh antigen.
• In the case of subsequent pregnancies, Rh antibodies from the mother may leak into the Rh-positive fetus. It can be fatal to the fetus.
• It can also cause severe anemia and jaundice in the baby. This condition is called erythroblastosis fetalis. to deal with the problem.
• The antidote for Rh antibodies is given to the mother soon after the birth of the first child.