
21/08/2025
A new, fully medicare funded test is now available to streamline your care in pregnancy 🙌🏼
▫️The Rhesus (Rh) factor is a protein on the surface of red blood cells.
▫️Around one in seven pregnant people are Rh negative.
▫️If you are Rh negative and your baby is Rh positive, your body can create antibodies against your baby's blood, a process called Rh sensitisation.
▫️To prevent this serious complication, Rh negative mums are recommended Anti D injections during pregnancy.
▫️A free new blood test during pregnancy analyses your babies DNA and allows us to understand your babies Rh status prior to birth.
▫️This test uses similar non-invasive genetic technology to the NIPT genetic screening. Pretty amazing!
▫️If your baby is Rh negative, Anti D is no longer recommended.
▫️ If your baby is Rh positive, Anti D injections are recommended. Our team can arrange these for you at Berth, free of charge.
▫️This optional new test helps tailor your care and ensures you and your baby receive the most appropriate management, giving you peace of mind throughout your pregnancy journey.
▫️For more information, please speak to your healthcare provider or one of our team members at Berth Geelong.