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RH Factor: How It Can Affect Your Pregnancy (Copyright © American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists )

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Publication Year: 2005
Type: Fact Sheet
Language: English
Website: http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp027.cfm

Just as there are different major blood groups, such as A and B type blood, there is also an Rh factor – a type of protein in the red blood cells. The Rh factor does not affect a person's general health. It can cause problems during pregnancy, however. Now, since the discovery of a special drug, these problems can almost always be prevented.

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This publication is available only on the Internet. To order a copy of this publication, please e-mail the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at: resources@acog.org or call 1-800-762-2264 X 192. You may also visit their web site at: www.acog.org.

Source

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
PO Box 96920
Washington DC 20090-6920

Phone: 202-638-5577
Toll-free Phone: (800) 762-2264 En/

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