A 30-year-old Rh-negative primigravida at 28 weeks' gestation has a partner who is Rh-positive. She has had no bleeding episodes or procedures during ...

Question

A 30-year-old Rh-negative primigravida at 28 weeks' gestation has a partner who is Rh-positive. She has had no bleeding episodes or procedures during pregnancy. What is the appropriate prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Administer anti-D immune globulin now and again within 72 hours postpartum if the infant is Rh-positive

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No prophylaxis required if this is the first pregnancy

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Administer anti-D only after delivery

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Administer daily anti-D injections until delivery

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Administer anti-D only if she develops vaginal bleeding

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Rh alloimmunisation prophylaxis

A 30-year-old Rh-negative primigravida at 28 weeks' gestation has a partner who is Rh-positive. She has had no bleeding episodes or procedures during pregnancy. What is the appropriate prophylaxis?