Ever heard about RH compatibility? You'll hear the words mentioned more than a few times during pregnancy. But what is it, and why is it so important to learn about it during pregnancy? Put simply: ...

In March, the U.S. FDA reported a major shortage of Rhogam, the anti-D immune globulin most widely used to prevent Rh factor incompatibility in pregnancy. Without treatment, second and subsequent ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife is Rh negative, and I am Rh positive. Our baby (fetus) is positive. I am worried about my wife and my baby. Is this dangerous? What can be done? This is her second pregnancy. — ...

To the editor: Thank you for your coverage of the vaccine issue. I am the mother of a 12-year-old-boy who is labeled autistic. I received RhoGam in the 28th week of my pregnancy to compensate for my ...

Perhaps, many are conversant with the practical concept of genotype or genotypic compatibility. Either via counseling, class lectures, health awarenesses, personal research etc, anyone would ...

The doctor may also recommend a dose of this vaccine for the pregnant woman if she miscarries or experiences any kind of bleeding during pregnancy. Put simply: the RH factor is an inherited protein ...