AboutDr. Harriet Johnson Expertise I have been a Gynecologist for 3 years and can answer questions on early symptoms of pregnancy, pre-natal care, miscarriage, birth defects, nutrition, exercise, potential problems, concerns, labor and delivery, post-natal care etc. I can also answer any questions related to female issues.
Experience OB/GYN Physician for 3 years.
Education/Credentials Graduated from medical school with an MD degree and then went on to complete my residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. I am board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Question Hello,
About two years ago I had an abortion. I already had three children and I got pregnant right away. We decided to abort that 4th baby. I know for sure I received the rhogam shot w/ my first three pregnancies. I know I did not receive the shot with my abortion. It never crossed my mind that I did not get the shot. I recently became pregnant and lost the baby at 10 weeks. I just have a feeling the reason I lost the baby was because I did not receive the rhogam after the abortion. Could this be? Also, we really want to have another baby but since I did not get the rhogam shot after the abortion can i now always lose the babies? I am ashamed and do not want to ask my Dr. Please HELP!
Answer Hi Amber,
There is a chance that you lost the baby because you didn't receive the shot, however this is hard to prove as miscarriages can occur for many reasons. I assume you were given the shot after you miscarried, if so, any future pregnancies will be protected and therefore will not cause you to miscarry. Good luck!
