I get a few emails weekly from women asking if they should refuse the Rhogam shot because they have read a lot of material that states that the side-effect may harm their children. Thankfully I have a few physicians in my network also rh negative always ready to advise me how to lead them into the right direction while limiting my replies appropriately. When asking about the side-effects of vaccines, the two main replies I receive are as follows: 1) “Do not worry about the vaccines, they serve a purpose”. 2) There are plenty of reasons for concerns, yet refusing a vaccine like Rhogam could be fatal to the fetus. Prioritize! The most important factor to every pregnant rh negative … Continue reading Rh Negative Pregnancies and Rhogam