Asked by karina montoya on Jun 10, 2024
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Discuss the effects of Rh incompatibility on a fetus.
Rh Incompatibility
A condition occurring during pregnancy if a mother's Rh blood type is negative and her fetus's Rh blood type is positive, potentially leading to problems such as hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Fetus
An unborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal, in particular, a human more than eight weeks after conception.
- Explain the disorders and conditions impacting maternal and fetal health during pregnancy.
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Danielle BoykinJun 14, 2024
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Answers will vary. Rh incompatibility does not affect a first child because women will not have formed Rh antibodies. The chances of an exchange of blood are greatest during childbirth. If an exchange occurs, the mother produces Rh-positive antibodies to the baby's Rh-positive blood. These antibodies can enter the fetal bloodstream during subsequent deliveries, causing, mental deficiency, or death.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the disorders and conditions impacting maternal and fetal health during pregnancy.