Question

A 28-year-old with uncomplicated first-trimester medication abortion asks about Rh(D) immune globulin. She is Rh negative. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Administer Rh(D) immune globulin

Answer

Not indicated in first trimester

Answer

Only if bleeding exceeds 500 mL

Answer

Delay until second trimester

Answer

Give only if twin pregnancy

Practice question

A 28-year-old with uncomplicated first-trimester medication abortion asks about Rh(D) immune globulin. She is Rh negative. Recommendation?