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Recovering from a hospital stay due to HDFN can take time, and it’s O.K. to set boundaries with your loved ones.

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.

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

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

Learn about the strain anemia can place on the heart and what can be done to prevent any unnecessary damage.

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

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

If the thought of medical debt is stressing you out, here are some steps you can take to make this process as simple as possible. 

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

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