Question

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation, blood group O Rh-negative, presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound confirms a viable intrauterine pregnancy. According to obstetric guidelines, what additional intervention is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Administer anti-D immunoglobulin because of first-trimester bleeding in an Rh-negative woman

Answer

No additional treatment is needed

Answer

Start prophylactic low-molecular-weight heparin

Answer

Administer high-dose steroids to prevent miscarriage

Answer

Schedule elective caesarean section at 37 weeks

Practice question

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation, blood group O Rh-negative, presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound confirms a viable intrauterine pregnancy. According to obstetric guidelines, what additional intervention is indicated?