Ryner Lai, MBBS

All articles by Ryner Lai, MBBS

• Current HDFN treatments effective in improving outcomes

  Modern HDFN therapies are largely effective, but global treatment access is not uniform.

• Managing feelings of guilt after your infant is diagnosed with HDFN

  Though a child’s HDFN diagnosis is in no way their parent’s fault, it is normal to have feelings of guilt after they are diagnosed.

• Can I visit my newborn while they are in the NICU? 

  Learn more about what you can expect if your child has to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit after birth.

• Will my infant feel pain during blood transfusions?

  Though drawing blood may be painful or stressful for an infant, there are ways parents can help the process be more comfortable.

• Experts agree on guidelines for pregnancies at risk of HDFN

  Researchers reached a consensus on six recommendations regarding the management of alloimmunized pregnancies.

• Tips for choosing a hospital if your baby is at risk of HDFN 

  Learn more about the resources needed to treat HDFN and what to look for when choosing a hospital for your delivery and care.

• New fetal RhD screening method could improve prenatal care

  A non-invasive fetal Rhesus D screening method could improve the care of pregnant women who may be at risk of HDFN.

• How miscarriage or abortion can lead to HDFN in future pregnancies

  A fetal loss of any kind, whether it be an abortion or a miscarriage, can cause a mother to become sensitized.

• Shortage of RhIG forces US medical institutions to adapt

  A shortage in RhIG supply has forced medical institutions to adapt to ensure that vulnerable patients continue to receive this treatment.

• Rare dual-antigen HDFN case results in healthy birth

  A pregnancy affected by HDFN due to rare antibodies was successfully managed, and the affected infant was born without serious complications.