What is a fetal middle cerebral arterial (MCA) Doppler assessment?
Learn more about this tool your physician may use to predict, diagnose and monitor the progression of fetal anemia.
All articles by Susannah Barnett
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How to monitor for late-onset anemia after your child is born
Learn how to monitor for late-onset anemia, which most commonly occurs in infants two to 12 weeks after birth.
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Understanding reticulocyte counts in HDFN
Learn more about reticulocyte counts in HDFN, which help detect the presence and severity of anemia in a newborn.
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How erythropoietin can be used to treat HDFN
Erythropoietin is able to boost red blood cell count and reduce the need for blood transfusions in newborns.
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How serious is the risk of jaundice in newborns?
Though jaundice is very common, if left untreated, it can become life-threatening for an infant.
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Understanding ‘glass child’ syndrome and how to avoid it
Learn more about ‘glass child’ syndrome and how it can affect the sibling of a child who has higher medical needs.
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What pregnant mothers should know about delayed cord clamping
Learn more about the potential benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping, including increased blood flow and improved iron status.
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What you need to know about amniocentesis
In pregnancies at risk of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), amniocentesis is used to identify the fetus’s genotype.
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What to know about delayed hemolysis in infants with HDFN
Learn about why delayed hemolysis occurs, how it can affect newborns diagnosed with HDFN and how it can be treated.
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How does RhIG treatment prevent HDFN?
Learn more about what Rh immunoglobulin (RhIG) treatment is, how it is administered and how it works to prevent HDFN.
