Controversy

Any time you make a decision that goes against the “norm” it is often met with opposition. That is what I have been facing for more than three weeks since I decided against the 28 week Rhogam shot. My sister the nurse and all of her nursing friends have “never heard of refusing it” and are shocked. My doctor is also Rh-, got the shot with all three of her children, and can’t understand why I wouldn’t take it, she has seen the side effects of sensitization in her own family.

I know the consequences of my action, and there really isn’t a good answer. I feel like I am in a lose, lose situation, I can get the Rhogam and risk the health of my baby, but the likelihood of becoming sensitized will go down to .1-.2% or I can refuse the Rhogam until after the birth and have a higher chance of sensitization. I realize that if I become sensitized the baby that I am carrying will be an only child and I won’t be able to ever have anymore. Am I okay with that? Honestly, I am not sure, I cry when I think about it. But am I willing to compromise the health of the baby I am carrying? No way! I have often asked God why I had to be O-, but he is in control and knows what he is doing.