Patient Stories

Every Story Matters.

Every experience with alloimmunization and HDFN is unique. Through stories of diagnosis, treatment, advocacy, survival, and loss, patients and families share their journeys to offer connection, understanding, and hope to others facing this diagnosis. Explore their stories below, or listen to firsthand experiences on The Allo Podcast.

Listen to Patient Stories on The Allo Podcast Explore personal experiences from around the world

Molly's Story ↗ USA · Anti-S, Anti-E
Bethany's Story, Part 1 ↗ USA · Anti-Kell, Anti-Jkb · Pregnancy loss
Bethany's Story, Part 2 ↗ USA · Anti-Kell, Anti-Jkb · Pregnancy after loss
Monique's Story ↗ USA · Anti-E
Brittany's Story ↗ USA · Anti-D · Pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss
Katie's Story ↗ USA · Anti-D, Anti-C
Amber's Story ↗ USA · Anti-D, Anti-E, Anti-Fya, Anti-Kell · Twins
Emily's Story ↗ USA · Anti-E, Anti-c, Anti-Fya · Neonatal loss and pregnancy after loss
Agne's Story ↗ Soviet Union
Rose's Story, Part 1 ↗ Africa · Anti-D · Neonatal losses
Rose's Story, Part 2 ↗ Africa/USA · Anti-D · Pregnancy after loss
Amanda's Story, Part 1 ↗ USA · Anti-D, Anti-C
Amanda's Story, Part 2 ↗ USA · Anti-D, Anti-C
Kayla's Story ↗ USA · Anti-Kell
Kate and Dewayne's Story, Part 1 ↗ USA · Anti-D, Anti-C · Prenatal losses
Kate and Dewayne's Story, Part 2 ↗ USA · Anti-D, Anti-C · Pregnancy after loss
Analee's Story USA · Anti-Kell · Prenatal loss and pregnancy after loss Coming Soon
Erin's Story Australia · Anti-D, Anti-G · Neonatal loss Coming Soon
Patient Story

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 butterfly
Patient Story

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
Patient Story

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
Patient Story

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 anti-D and anti-C antibody story
Patient Story

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

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.
two boys looking at the yard
Patient Story

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."
Patient 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
Louise anti-c anti-E story baby girl
Patient 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
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