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I had an abortion last year in march and they gave me a choice whether or not I wanted to take the rhogam or not, so I did not get the shot. Now, I am pregnant and 14 weeks, so what would happen to me before they give me the shot. Which I was told they give the rhogam at 16 weeks.
Hi Arlene,
the answer to this question depends on what your bloodtype is, and important AS WELL what the bloodtype of your partner is.If you are Rh Neg and he also is Rh neg. there is no problem. If you are Rh Neg and he is Rh Pos its possible that your antibodies to his bloodtype will damage the baby.
The shot now has no effect. Just too late.
Hope this answers your question. Take care, dr Shan
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Shan Yi Sheng
Expertise
I know the ins and outs about abortion precedures, the possibilities and problems. Problems concerning contraception after abortion, and complications.
Experience
Since 1968 I have worked as physician in several abortion clinics in Taiwan and also worked in Europe. (Britain, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria.)
Organizations
NGvA (Netherlands)
ISAD (International)
NAF (USA)
Publications
"The Finks technique" ( on second trimester abortion.)Monography. Stimezo, Netherlands
Co-edited: Nederlands Handboek voor de Abortushulpverlening.
Education/Credentials
MD, University of Taipei.
PhD, University of Utrecht
Awards and Honors
Member of Honour (ISAD)
Member of Honour NGvA Netherlands
Past/Present Clients
I performed over 120.000 abortions in my live.
I speak Mandarin, English, French, Dutch, German,and Spanish.
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