Rh-negative means that your red blood cells do not contain the Rh protein. If your baby has Rh-positive blood a condition called Rh Incompatibility can occur.

➜ With Rh incompatibility if your blood and your baby’s blood mix, your body will start to make antibodies that can damage your baby’s red blood cells.

➜ About half of the children born to an Rh-negative mother and Rh-positive father will be Rh-positive.

➜ A shot of Rh immune-globulin (RhIG) is given to stop your body from making antibodies. This is done at around 28 weeks gestation and again within 72 hours after your Rh-positive baby is born.