Haemolytic disease and the rheasus blood group

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Haemolytic disease in newborns occurs when an Rh- mother has developed anti-D antibodies that cross the placenta, affecting subsequent Rh+ babies. This condition is particularly relevant after the first pregnancy, as the mother's immune system can produce these antibodies after exposure to Rh+ blood. In contrast, transfusing Rh- blood to an Rh+ recipient is safe because the volume of anti-D antibodies in the transfusion is insufficient to trigger an immune response. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for managing Rh incompatibility in pregnancies.

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Haemolytic disease and the rheasus blood group...

Why do you get haemolytic disease in a baby ( not first baby) if the mother is Rh- and her anti D antibodies cross the placenta, yet it is fine to tranfuse Rh- blood to a Rh+ recipient, which will also contain anti D antibodies?

Thanks in advance. :wink:
 
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I've just noticed there is a slight flaw in my question 4get it. :smile: Sorry.
 

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