How does mother and fetus rhesus conflict occur?
In 50% of cases, during conception, the embryoinherits the Rh factor from the father. Rh conflict between mother and child occurs when the woman has a negative Rh factor and the partner has a positive Rh factor. In other cases, there is no probability of a Rh conflict.
Rhesus conflict of mother and fetus - dangerouscondition that needs to be diagnosed as early as possiblePhoto: GettyIf you are at risk, you should not despair. The probability that during the first pregnancy there will be a blood conflict is only 10%. This is because the body produces enough immunoglobulin, which protects the fusion of the child's red blood cells and antibodies in the mother’s blood. However, if the girl had an abortion, experienced a blood transfusion, then the probability of a blood conflict increases. In women at risk, the likelihood of Rh-conflict develops during the second and subsequent pregnancies, especially with a small gap between them. To avoid this, even after the first birth, a woman is given an injection of immunoglobulin. There are other reasons for the development of Rhesus conflict:
- diabetes in mom;
- cesarean during the first birth;
- abortion;
- gestosis;
- flu or acute respiratory infections during pregnancy;
- blood transfusion;
- heredity.
Suspect a blood conflictalone is very difficult. After all, there are no clinical manifestations of this condition. Women at risk must undergo regular examinations, go on preservation after the 20th week of pregnancy and follow all doctor's instructions.
Consequences of rhesus conflict between mother and fetus
Incompatibility between mother and child leads topremature birth, neonatal jaundice, fetal anemia, edema, increased heart weight, and damage to internal organs. During pregnancy, a woman experiences polyhydramnios, thickening of the placenta, accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity of the fetus, and enlargement of the liver and spleen. In particularly severe cases, all internal organs and tissues of the fetus and the central nervous system are damaged by decay products, which leads to intrauterine death or miscarriage. Often, children with such complications are stillborn or die in the first hours of life. Prevention can help prevent the development of pathologies. From the first days of pregnancy, the mother is given immunoglobulin injections according to a schedule. In severe cases, blood tests are taken weekly. At the discretion of the doctor, after the 20th week of pregnancy, the fetus is given an intrauterine blood transfusion, which makes it possible to carry the baby to term and give birth. You can learn more about the Rh conflict from the video, which will answer all your questions. Don't forget to visit your doctor regularly, remember that feeling well is not a reason to stay at home.
