Rhogam

[Shannon Marie]

So anyone had it? I hear it is a pain in the ass, literally. And a bad one to boot. Any fun or not so fun stories to share?

[RockinMama]

it burned like the ****ens, but it wasn't terrible.

[Ellen]

It's a shot you have to get if you are a negative blood type. I'm o- and received my dose. I'll receive another after the baby is born. It doesn't hurt - it's just a shot in your upper butt area - almost near your hip.

[*Jenn*]

I had it with my first. They did it in my leg right after he was born. I dont remember gettin it I just have the pics to prove it lol

[RockinMama]

Make sure if you get pregnant again, ask for it...

[AlleyKat]

I've had 3...one while i was pregnant with dd, one after i gave birth to her, and one while i was pregnant with ds. I always got them in my shoulder. They never bothered me at all. The area I got the shot in would just be a bit sore for a little while.

[Jayme]

I haven't had to do the Rhogam, but I do get to give myself Lovenox injections daily in my belly while pregnant, good times.

[Shannon Marie]

yeah....it is a shot to prevent you from making antibodies against the D antigen. (Rh positive) You get it at around 28 weeks and then again within 72 hrs after birth. I work in a blood bank and give it out all the time i've just never been on the receiving end.

So not too bad is the consensus? Excellent....

[devilwhiterose]

You only get it if you're a negative blood type? (Per Ellen?)

I'm A+! And I HATE NEEDLES!!!

[Shannon Marie]

Originally Posted by devilwhiterose You only get it if you're a negative blood type? (Per Ellen?) I'm A+! And I HATE NEEDLES!!!

yup. it is to prevent you from developing antibodies against a positive blood type if you yourself are negative. thus the next pregnancy is not in any danger, otherwise the antibody would be there and if your next kiddo was positive you develop antibodies against the baby which is bad news.