Labor & Delivery Published March 5, 2015 Replaces the legacy article rhfactor

RH Factor Prenatal Test

RH Factor Prenatal Test

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[LINK_START:https://www.pregnancylounge.com/wp-content/uploads/rhfactor.jpg][IMAGE: rhfactor | https://www.pregnancylounge.com/wp-content/uploads/rhfactor.jpg][LINK_END]Among the routine tests done early in pregnancy- often at the first visit- is to determine whether the Rh factor is present in your blood. The Rh factor is a type of protein sometimes present in your blood and whether or not you have the Rh factor is determined by your genes passed on from your parents.

A woman who carries this protein is Rh-positive and someone without it is Rh-negative. Your Rh status, whether positive or negative, does not affect your health before pregnancy, but during pregnancy- if you are Rh-negative and your baby is Rh-positive, problems can arise. Your Rh status is determined by testing your blood.

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Educational information only. This guide does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for care from a qualified provider.