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Rachel’s Anti-K Story

Antibodies: Anti-KOn January 22, 2024, I was seen for my first prenatal visit for my 3rd pregnancy. I have a healthy 4- and 7-year-old and had no issues during my first two pregnancies. On Jan 24, 2024, I was notified by my women’s healthcare provider that I tested positive for AntiKell Antibodies. I was referred… Read More »

Melissa’s Anti-c Story

Antibodies: Anti-c I have been blessed to be a Mom of 4 kids and 1 angel baby. When I got pregnant with my 2nd child blood tests were done and I was made aware that I then had the anti-c antibody in my system and that I got it from mine and my first baby’s… Read More »

Morgan's Anti-D and Anti-E Story

Morgan’s Anti-D and Anti-E Story

Antibodies: Anti-D + Anti-E My son was born in August 2020. I failed to dilate past 5cm and there was “non-reassuring fetal status”, so they delivered via c-section. My son came out ghostly pale/not crying. He suffered from double nuchal cord and fetal-maternal hemorrhage. He had also aspirated meconium. My son went straight to the… Read More »

Taylor anti-D and anti-C antibody story

Taylor’s Anti-D and Anti-C Story

Antibodies: Anti-C + Anti-D I developed the anti-D antibody when I was pregnant with my second child. After pregnancy, doctors really did not tell me what would be in store for my next pregnancy. Although I wish they would have, I am thankful for my HDFN warrior. She became anemic at 30 weeks gestation. She… Read More »

Baby under blue lights receiving phototherapy due to high bilirubin levels and jaundice

Ellen’s Anti-Jka and Anti-Fya Story

Ellen discovered that she had anti-Jka and anti-Fya antibodies during her latest pregnancy. Her daughter was born at 37+6 weeks and needed phototherapy. This is their story.

two boys looking at the yard

Mary Ann’s Anti-D and Anti-C Story

Mary Ann became sensitized and developed anti-D and anti-C antibodies during pregnancy. Her 2nd child was delivered at 35 weeks 2 days. This is their story.

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 anti-c anti-E story baby girl

Louise’s Anti-c and Anti-E Story

Louise developed anti-c and anti-E antibodies during her pregnancy. Her daughter was Coombs’ negative. This is their story.

"I was shocked at the news that I had developed anti-D antibodies. The doctor also told me my titer was high (1:256) and that this could mean she would need treatment for anemia and probably multiple IUTs during pregnancy. " - Ginny, anti-D

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.”

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Roseanna’s Story

Roseanna has anti-Fya and anti-K antibodies. Her son was born at 37 weeks after no intervention. This is their story.