#276 RhoGAM + Rh Factor Explained

After sharing a couple of listener stories, Dr. Stu and Blyss unpack Dr. Sara Wickham’s book on Anti-D, RhoGAM, and Rh factor. They dive into the implications of routinely giving RhoGAM to all Rh-negative pregnant women, and how there is a lack of research trials and data on RhoGAM. You may get aggravated, you may get p*ssed, but as always, Dr. Stu and Blyss are here to provide informed consent and empower you to choose what’s best for your family.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• Listener stories: “held hostage at the hospital” & breech maneuvers 
• California’s recent bill: punishing doctors for spreading “false information”
• How Anti-D is a medicine made from blood
• Tests to consider before receiving RhoGAM
• 4 key side effects of RhoGAM
• The lack of current research & safety data on RhoGAM

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!

Resources:

• Book: Anti-D Explained by Dr. Sara Wickham 2021
• Electric bike: lectricebikes.com 

Connect with Dr. Stu:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts
• Website: birthinginstincts.com

Connect with Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthingblyss
• Website: birthingblyss.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions