Check firstCheck with your care teamTest or decision

Rh-negative blood type and anti-D

If your blood group is Rh-negative, ask how your care pathway handles sensitising events, routine prophylaxis and the baby's blood group.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Contact maternity care after bleeding, abdominal injury or another event your service has identified rather than waiting for the next routine visit.

What changes the answer

  • Whether this is screening, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment or birth planning
  • Pregnancy week, previous results and what the result could change
  • Benefits, limits, alternatives, follow-up and the time available to decide

Check with your care team

When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.