OT: Would You Take Rhogam After Birth?

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My first child has A- blood, so thankfully Rhogram wasn't an issue.

I'm 13 weeks pregnant with number two, so it's time to start looking

into this issue again. My midwife has 10 children and she took it

(only after the birth). She recommends it after birth, if necessary,

despite it being a blood product with aluminum or whatever garbage is

in it these days. (She once had a patient who became sensitized and

the baby needed a transfusion.)

She understands my concerns and agrees it's less necessary with a

gentle birth. However, in her opinion, the risk of disease or problems

from the preservatives is worth taking, especially if a patient may

decide to have a large family.

Any thoughts? To me, it seems hard to believe that God would design us

in a way that would require Rhogam shots to protect future babies. On

the other hand, when a mother becomes sensitized, future babies suffer.