anti d injection where do they do it? bum cheek? - Pregnancy

princessjane1983 Platinum member

14/04/2008 at 16:27

they give it to u in your bum cheek?? just read it in another post !! do they do it there at 28 weeks too?? or just after the birth? does it hurt? thanks xx

hayleys1

14/04/2008 at 16:30

hi hun i had mine in my arm not bum! hurts a little but mw scared me by saying it hurt alot so it didnt actually hurt that much! xx

jellyfishpink Platinum member

14/04/2008 at 16:30

Oh no! I've got my first anti d injection on Thursday!
xxx

-kia-

14/04/2008 at 16:35

I had 2 anti d injections (29 & 35 weeks) and it was at the very top of my leg. It hurt a bit but wasn't as bad as I was expecting - no worse than having blood taken.

After the birth they will take a sample of your lo's blood from the cord and if the lo is rhesus positive then you'll get another injection. My lo was rh negative so I didn't have to have another anti-d fortunately!

Hope that helps

princessjane1983 Platinum member

14/04/2008 at 16:38

thanks!!

gsmummy55

14/04/2008 at 16:48

Hiya, I had mine done at 29 weeks (was supposed to be 28 but they mucked it up) and it was in my upper arm. Is a bloody long needle but more numb than anything - having blood taken is more painful!! They told me to wait 20 mins after I'd had it in the hospital but I just went home as I was fine and didnt even notice where the needle had gone in. If you had a BCG then it is nothing like that...doesn't leave a scar or anything.

In my area they do anti-D at 28 weeks (a more concentrated dose...) but in most areas they do 28 & 34 weeks with a normal dose. If your lo is rh + then you'll need it after the birth as well xxx

discodevilx Gold member

14/04/2008 at 17:20

What is anti D - do i need to worry about more injections BOO HOO!

LYNNI

14/04/2008 at 17:26

What is anti D - do i need to worry about more injections BOO HOO!

It's to do with blood groups, if your rhd negative but your baby is rhd positive then you need anti-d injections to stop your blood attacking your babies

tashy1

14/04/2008 at 18:05

Hey girls!!!

I am going for my second anti D. Mine was in the bum. The needle did not hurt but the liquid going in actually hurt a little..

You will know that you are rhesus negative newrly straight away after you first blood tests. I hadmy injections at 30 and another at 36. I was with my GP today and he said he thinks that should be it. No more after that. I prefer blood being taken than the injection. It's a very tiny needle. But it hurts cause the liquid stings....

Not too bed though...

Tash+Bump

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Anged

15/04/2008 at 16:00

I had anti d in my bum at 28 weeks which was fine and then another injection at 34 weeks but that time it was in the top of my thigh and it hurt more in my thigh than my bum. More fat on my bum which may have helped!!

gsmummy55

15/04/2008 at 17:13

I'm so thankful mine wasn't in the bum as I have to watch the needle going in otherwise I get freaked out! Or I imagine I would!

nothappywithbeingchanged Platinum member

15/04/2008 at 18:28

i have had lots sadly they didnt know i was rh- which caused the loss of my first baby, but after the birth of 2cnd baby it was in bum but the ones during pregnancy have all been in the arm n they havent been to bad!!

princessjane1983 Platinum member

15/04/2008 at 18:44

i didn't think it could harm your first baby?? only if u get pregnant again??

nothappywithbeingchanged Platinum member

15/04/2008 at 19:23

i bled afer an accident at work n my body attacked the baby my mw said it was because of the rh-?? i was given anti d to protect the next baby

Joey0810

16/04/2008 at 06:31

Hello, I had my anti - d injection at 28 weeks and got another next week when I will be 34 weeks. This is my first baby also.

As its an intramuscular injection it can be done in either the arm or bottom. Im guessing it must be midwife preference. Mine was done in the arm by a student midwife. I just think of the worst pain ever then when the needle goes in i know the pain wont actually be that bad in comparison! I could feel the needle go in but that was it.

I was a bit sceptical (however sp?) about the student doing it, but she was very good. In fact she took my blood that day, and in comparison with the sister midwife who took my blood yesterday for my gtt the sister was awful. The sister didnt tell me i was going to feel a prick, yanked it out again after taking the blood. First time it hurt and gave me a big fat bruise! Latter part not relevant but needed to moan!

So in other words, if you get a student dont worry!

Im sure you will be fine princess jane. I believe you also get one at birth. Just make sure you relax and dont tense your muscle. If you TENSE your muscle it WILL hurt. xxx

marie grainger Silver member

12/05/2012 at 08:46

Hiya I had my anti d injection yesterday in the top of my outter thigh, i think it really hurts feels like a dead leg, i'm normally fine with needles, i was fine with my blood tests but dreading any more to come! Rather be honest with you, i know everyone has a different opinion

good luck girlss x

Jade Price Silver member

03/06/2012 at 21:01

Hey, just wondering if i will have to go for a blood test before my anti d injection as the hospital told me i had to go for another one. i am now 23 weeks 5 days pregnant with my first child.

karla158

06/06/2012 at 21:04

I don't think I'd be able to take it, surely it hasthe same effects as the oral pill?

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Xxlauzxx1011 Silver member

07/06/2012 at 10:46

Hi there when I had my son 3 and a half years ago I only had my anti d injection straight after delivery. (35 weeks) as he came 5 weeks early.

Ttc number two now will everything be ok with the new baby after only having one injection?

Smiz

25/11/2012 at 22:37

i had my anti d with both my kids.. and im getting it again with this baby :P all mine were in the arm.. didnt hurt at all!