A medical condition in which the mother's body produces antibodies that attack the fetus is referred to as:

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Rh incompatibility occurs when a pregnant woman who is Rh-negative is exposed to the Rh factor in her fetus, which is Rh-positive. This exposure can cause the mother's body to produce antibodies that can attack and damage the fetus's blood cells, leading to anemia, jaundice, brain damage, and even death. This condition can be prevented by administering Rh immunoglobulin to the mother during pregnancy and after delivery. Toxins, fetal alcohol syndrome, and teratogens are other factors that can adversely affect fetal development, but they do not involve the mother's immune response to the fetus.

A Medical Condition in Which the Mother's Body Produces Antibodies