The ___________ involves possible incompatibility between the blood types of mother and child.

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The Rh factor refers to a specific antigen found on the surface of red blood cells. If a mother is Rh-negative but her baby is Rh-positive, there can be an immune response where the mother's body creates antibodies against the baby's blood cells. This can lead to hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN), which can be serious or even fatal. RhIg factor is a medication that can prevent this from happening by essentially blocking the mother's immune response. The Ph factor and maternal discordance are not related to this specific issue.

The ___________ Involves Possible Incompatibility Between the Blood Types of Mother