My blood type is rh negative. Am i going to have problems with miscarriages?

Question

I have a 2 year old son and had no problems during pregnancy or labor. But I just miscarried 2 weeks ago and am worried that this might happen again since I am rh negative. I cannot go through loosing another baby! I've heard that the first baby comes easily, but future pregnancies are more problematic. Do miscarriages happen more often for those of us with this cursed blood type?

Answer 1

Its not a cursed blood type...did you receive rhogam shots with your son??  After this miscarriage, you should ahve receieved rhogam as well.  II am rh negative.  MY first pregnancy ended in a blighted ovum, and I opted for a d&c...after I ahd a shot of rhogam.  When I conceieved again, I was told that if I ever had any vaginal bleeding, I again had to get rhogam.  Then again at 28 weeks, and within 72 hours if my baby was positive.  I am currently pregnant with #2, and have followed the same rhogam schedule.  I haven't had another miscarriage.  The miscarriage should have nothing to do with your blood type.

Answer 2

I too am rh negative I have had 3 pregnancies with 3 beautiful girls.They all had rh positive blood and I had  to get the rhogam shot shot at 7 months and right after delivery because when your child is rh positive and you don't get the shot following delivery it can affect your next pregnancy .Somehow your body makes antibodies to fight against your unborn baby if you don't get the shot.I am very sorry for your loss.God bless and good luck.

Answer 3

My blood type is also rh negative and i did not have any probems with a miscarrage and i carried on nornal life even going to the gym.  Dont worry about it and if you are still worried go and see your GP