Anti-Kell Antibodies
Allison was diagnosed with anti-Kell antibodies during her second pregnancy. That pregnancy required 5 intrauterine transfusions and an additional post-birth transfusion.. Allison and her husband Alberto have since had 2 more children including one who battled HDFN but ultimately passed due to prematurity and another who was antigen negative and therefore unaffected by antibodies.
Anti-Kell Antibodies
Allison was diagnosed with anti-Kell antibodies during her second pregnancy when she went for her initial prenatal blood work. Allison says, “It was incredibly unsettling to have a nurse respond “I don’t know” when I asked if my baby was going to be okay. I found Bethany’s blog that day and that was my primary source of information throughout that pregnancy.” Allison’s second alloimmunized pregnancy required 5 intrauterine transfusions and an additional post-birth transfusion. During that pregnancy, Allison found out that she has a second antibody, which has yet to be identified. Allison and her husband Alberto have since had 2 more children including one who battled HDFN but ultimately passed due to prematurity and another who was antigen negative and therefore unaffected by antibodies. Allison has been active for years in various support groups for alloimmunized women. Recently she helped spur efforts to translate introductory information about alloimmunization into other languages. These resources are used to help spouses and family members understand what is happening during and after pregnancy. Allison received her degree in Spanish from Augsburg University, and currently runs her own financial services firm where she does bookkeeping, AR/AP, payroll, and more for small businesses. When she isn’t working, Allison enjoys watching movies, going bowling with family and friends, and gardening.
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