A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation has a routine antenatal visit. She is Rh D negative and her partner is Rh D positive. There is no ...

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A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation has a routine antenatal visit. She is Rh D negative and her partner is Rh D positive. There is no history of anti-D antibodies. According to Australian antenatal care guidelines, what is the recommended prophylaxis schedule?

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Anti-D at 28 and 34 weeks' gestation and after any potentially sensitising event

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No anti-D prophylaxis is required in pregnancy

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Anti-D only post-partum if the baby is Rh D positive

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Anti-D every month throughout pregnancy

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Anti-D only in subsequent pregnancies

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Rh D prophylaxis in pregnancy

A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation has a routine antenatal visit. She is Rh D negative and her partner is Rh D positive. There is no history of anti-D antibodies. According to Australian antenatal care guidelines, what is the recommended prophylaxis schedule?