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Leah’s Anti-C, D, G Story
When my daughter was born, we learned very quickly she had hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by my antibodies attacking her red blood cells during pregnancy.
Rachel’s Anti-K Story
“When we learned of the error of my fiancée’s blood work, he returned to the lab for the correct test… I was aware now that the baby was still at grave risk…”
Melissa’s Anti-c Story
After three sensitized pregnancies and the loss of her daughter to HDFN, Melissa’s son faced ten intrauterine transfusions and a serious transfusion error after birth.
Morgan’s Anti-D and Anti-E Story
After a major fetomaternal hemorrhage, Morgan developed anti-D and anti-E before her next pregnancy. She had to advocate fiercely for her daughter’s post birth care.
Taylor’s Anti-D and Anti-C Story
Taylor’s daughter developed fetal anemia at 30 weeks and needed three intrauterine transfusions before an emergency delivery at 35 weeks.
Ellen’s Anti-Jka and Anti-Fya Story
Ellen, a midwife, was shocked at her routine third-trimester testing to find out she had anti-Jka, anti-Fya, and rapidly changing titers.
Mary Ann’s Anti-D and Anti-C Story
“It all happened so fast after the blood work that I didn’t know what to do or where to look.”
Breanna’s Anti-Jka Story
Breanna had anti-Jka antibodies during her pregnancy. She had to advocate for her baby early on in order to get the care that he needed. This is her story.
Louise’s Anti-c and Anti-E Story
Louise developed anti-c and anti-E antibodies during her pregnancy.
“I was often left explaining to other providers what needed to happen. I got very used to advocating for my baby…”
Ginny and Elena’s Anti-D Story
Ginny found out about her high titer anti-D (1:256) antibodies when she was pregnant with her 5th child. “I was expecting to need more intervention so it was really surprising to need so little.”
