I have searched online multiple times to see whether a pregnant mother’s blood and her fetus’ blood are kept separate. I’ve even looked in textbooks, and often it’s implied but never said outright and plainly in those terms.
I’ve looked online, but I’ve not yet found a reputable source that spells it out clearly.
Are a pregnant mother’s blood and her fetus’ blood kept separate? Why or why not?
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If you are looking for sources, search for Rh incompatibility during pregnancy. My kids are old enough that I don’t remember all the ins and outs, but I had to get a shot at 5 months in case the baby had Rh positive blood, so I wouldn’t form antibodies that would harm the fetus. I got another shot after the birth when they checked the baby’s blood type and it was Rh positive.
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