It looks like a safe way to finally test the blood type of a fetus is here in order to determine whether or not a pregnant woman needs the Anti-D shot. Previously considered too risky, it seems there is an easy solution to tell the rhesus factor of an unborn child. Continue here: NICE is recommending a new test in pregnancy that could mean up to 40,000 women could avoid unnecessary medicines. The test analyses the baby’s DNA found in its mother’s bloodstream to establish what blood group it is – if it’s different to that of its mother it can cause serious complications. Currently all women whose blood tests show they are rhesus-D negative are given an injection of … Continue reading New blood test for pregnant women could help thousands avoid unnecessary treatment