How a Simple Blood Test Can Protect Future Pregnancies

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

Did you know your blood type can impact not just your current pregnancy, but future ones too? In this Thursday short episode, I’m breaking down what it means to be RH negative, how RhoGAM works, and why this small shot can prevent serious complications. Every woman and birthing person deserves to understand how something so simple can make such a big difference!

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0:00.0	There's a simple blood test at your very first prenatal visit that can help prevent serious complications in pregnancy, not just this one, but future ones too.
0:10.4	It all has to do with something called Rogam.
0:13.6	And if you're Rh negative, this little shot can make a big difference for you and your baby.
0:32.0	Welcome to the Birth with Power podcast, where knowledge is power and power transforms birth.
0:39.0	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's mom of two and practicing board certified OBGYN with over 20 years of experience and nearly 2,000 birth attended. I've seen firsthand how the hospital system can leave women
0:45.3	feeling unheard and uncertain, but that doesn't have to be your story. Here, you'll get the knowledge,
0:51.4	support, and strategies to take charge of your birth experience
0:54.9	so you can walk into the hospital feeling calm, confident, and empowered.
1:00.4	Note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for medical advice.
1:05.5	See the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
1:10.2	Now let's get to it.
1:13.7	Pregnancy can be overwhelming, but your inbox doesn't have to be.
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1:39.0	forward slash email. Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast, whether this is your first time
1:47.6	listening or you've been here before. I'm so glad you're spending some time with me today.
1:52.5	One of the first things we look at when you start prenatal care is your blood type. And it's not
1:58.2	just for matching you in case you ever need a blood transfusion. Your blood type can
2:03.6	actually affect your pregnancy and your baby. So today I'm breaking it all down what your blood
2:10.5	type means, what it means to be RH negative, and why Rogam might be recommended for you. All right. So first, let's start with
2:20.5	the basics. What are blood types? What do A, B, A-B, and O really mean? So your blood type is based
2:30.4	on two main systems, the A-B-O-O system, and the R-H the RH factor. Let's start with the ABO part.
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