Probably the most common problem would be with the Rh complex antigens. Specifically the D antigen. Presence of the D antigen makes you Rh positive. An Rh negative female giving birth to an Rh pos baby could develop an anti-D titer. This could cause serious complications with subsequent births of additional Rh positive babies. In known pregnancies of this nature, doses of Rho-gam are administered to the mother to prevent a possibiy fatal hemolytic anemia of the newborn.
Very interesting!! Thanks for the info and discussion!!
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