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- Rh Rhesus Blood Typing - B. C. Womens Hospital Health Centre
If an Rh negative woman’s blood is exposed to blood from an Rh positive fetus, her immune system can make antibodies to the Rh factor These antibodies can then attack Rh positive blood cells in a Rh positive fetus in a future pregnancy
- Perinatal Testing Services - Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services provides pregnancy screening for blood type and red cell antibodies to assist health care providers in ensuring appropriate management of a pregnancy for both the mother and the baby
- Blood Type Test - HealthLink BC
An Rh test is done in early pregnancy to check a woman's blood type If she is Rh-negative, she can get a shot of Rh immunoglobulin that almost always prevents sensitization from occurring
- Prenatal tests, scans and checks - Fraser Health Authority
In your first trimester (zero to 14 weeks), a blood test will be taken to check your blood type, Rh type, and antibody screen - test for syphilis, HIV (recommended), hepatitis and protective levels against rubella (German measles)
- Early Prenatal Care Summary and Checklist for . . . - Perinatal Services BC
This checklist was created by the Vancouver Division of Family Practice in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC based on recommendations in the BC Maternity Care Pathway (2018)
- Routine Tests During Your Pregnancy - TW FHT
This test takes place sometime between 24-28 weeks (at the end of the 2nd trimester) It is done to check if you are at risk for 'Gestational Diabetes', also known as Diabetes of Pregnancy
- First-Trimester Examinations and Tests - HealthLink BC
Overview At each prenatal visit during your first trimester, you'll be weighed and have your blood pressure checked Your urine may also be checked for bacteria, protein, or sugar As early as weeks 10 to 12, you may be able to hear your baby's heartbeat using a Doppler ultrasound
- 1st Trimester - The MotHERS Program
It is important to know your blood type (A,O, B, or AB) and whether you are Rh+ or Rh- About 15% of people are Rh- which means you could develop antibodies against the baby’s red blood cells if the baby is born Rh+
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