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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has Member Societies in 130 countries/territories.

Is important to know the blood group to prevent Rh disease

Rh disease can be treated. Treatment of the baby is based on how severe the loss of red blood cells is (anemia).

Mother Rh sensitization and the direct consequences for pregnancy can have direct social consequences, including stigma.

Rh disease continues to be a public health problem in low- and middle-income countries.

For the last 50 years, Anti-D prophylaxis has provided a very safe and effective therapy for the suppression of mother sensitization and prevention of Rh disease

Hemolytic disease of the newborn, is a very serious disease

Rh sensitization has no health consequences for the mother. However if she is sensitized, her developing fetus would be at risk.

Rh disease occurs during pregnancy when there is an incompatibility between the blood types of the mother and baby.

Rh disease is still a problem in many parts of the world. 300 thousand babies are either handicapped or die every year because of this condition.

I can remember when - fifty years ago - Rh disease was a problem in Europe, Canada, the USA

FIGO believes we can solve this devastating problem in the world with three simple steps: • Raising public awareness of the risks of the disease • Routine blood type testing of all pregnant women • Pr

Prevention of Rh disease is highly preferable to treatment. An Rh-negative blood mother (who is not yet sensitized) should receive one or two shots of anti-D immunoglobulin.

jaundice may cause seizures and brain damage in the newborn.

An Rh- negative mother could form Rh- antibodies (immunized) when carrying an Rh-positive baby. This is more likely during birth, but occasionally happens during pregnancy.