Modern antenatal care ensures that mothers are screened for their Rh factor as part of their initial prenatal screening to avoid any complications. (Unsplash/Zach Lucero) Ever wondered what it means ...

Put simply: the RH factor is an inherited protein found on the surface of the red blood cells in your system. Having the protein means RH positivity. But if you don't have the protein, you're RH ...

The mysterious Rh factor-in human blood had disturbed the serenity of many a mother-to-be. For if a wife’s blood were Rh negative and a husband’s Rh positive, their child might be stillborn, or born ...

Does your blood type – specifically, your Rh factor (positive or negative) – matter in your daily life? Not in the slightest. But when pregnant your Rh status can matter, especially if it's negative.

About 5 to 7 per cent of Indians have Rh-negative blood, far lower than the 15 per cent seen in Western populations. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Few participants undergoing first trimester abortion had elevated fetal red blood cell counts. Not administering ...