Rhesus Immunisation

Women who have a blood type known as Rhesus negative and who have a Rhesus positive fetus can develop blood antibodies at the time of an abortion. These antibodies may harm future wanted pregnancies. Make sure you know your blood group at the start of the operation. If you are Rhesus negative you should be given an injection of anti D gamma globulin before you leave the clinic. This will prevent the formation of antibodies.