Understanding what it means to be Rh-negative
You’ve recently learned that you are “Rh-negative”, and therefore your baby may be at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn, also known as HDN. Before hearing the news from your doctor or nurse, no doubt your thoughts were filled with all the joyful anticipations of a new baby: picking out names, planning a nursery, buying infant clothes, and sharing sonogram images with relatives and friends. But now, unfamiliar terms such as Rh factor, antibodies, and HDN may have you feeling concerned, even scared. Don’t be!
There is a treatment called RhoGAM® Brand that, if administered properly, can virtually eliminate the risk of HDN; your doctor will be prescribing it for you. The company that makes RhoGAM® Brand is the same one that helped discover, develop, and deliver this lifesaving miracle 40 years ago: Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
What Does It Mean to Be Rh-Negative?
How RhoGAM® Brand Protects Against HDN