Susannah Barnett

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• How to plan for a potential emergency C-section

  Here’s what you can do to prepare if you are at risk of potentially having an emergency C-section during your delivery.

• Coping with the wait between conception and your first antibody test

  Here are some tips to help you cope with any anxiety or fear you may have as you wait for your first antibody testing appointment.

• Understanding the risk of myocardial ischemia in HDFN

  Learn more about myocardial ischemia, which is often caused by severe anemia and results in a disruption of blood flow to the heart.

• Neutropenia in newborns with HDFN: Signs and risks

  Learn more about some of the signs and symptoms of neutropenia in newborns and why infants with HDFN may be at greater risk.

• How to spot developmental delays due to HDFN

  Here are some signs of developmental delays to watch out for as your infant with HDFN grows during their first year of life.

• How kernicterus can affect a child’s teeth

  Kernicterus, a severe complication of jaundice that can occur if an infant is left untreated, can cause the teeth to have weakened enamel.

• Can my baby contract jaundice through my breast milk?

  While breast milk jaundice is not related to jaundice caused by HDFN, it can still occur in infants diagnosed with the disease.

• Can ABO incompatibility offer protection from other alloantibodies?

  ABO incompatibility in HDFN can decrease the risk of sensitization to other red blood cell antibodies, including anti-D, anti-c or anti-Kell.

• How to prepare loved ones to care for an infant with HDFN

  Just because your loved ones may be unfamiliar with HDFN doesn’t mean they can’t help you care for your affected infant.

• Why your baby’s blood type might change after a blood transfusion

  If your infant has a blood transfusion, their blood type may temporarily change, but it will eventually return to its original type.