Anti-D in Midwifery: Panacea or Paradox?

thourough review of the research that is available on this topic and great information from the midwifery viewpoint.

Gives an overview based on research why to choose or why not to choose to get the vaccine.

I've just finished a book called Anti-D in midwifery: Panacea or Paradox. By Sara WickhamBoy o Boy was it eye opening!!!I'm pregnant with my first baby and have a negative blood type. I have been trying to find out as much as I can about Anti-D and the pros and cons etc.My Husband and I are doing the BRAN (benefits, risks, alternatives and doing nothing) thing for Anti-D as it is a blood product and we wanted to find out as much as possibe.Most of the info I've found on the internet has been more geared towards doctors and clinicians and carers. With focus on dosage and how the product is made and by whom etc.Whilst I wanted to know that stuff, I also wanted to know side effects and basically just how effective it is.The basis of the book is really disecting the research that has been done into Anti-D and to explain and interpret the results.It also discussed possible side effects and the risks.If you are looking for more info on this blood product, then this book may be useful to you also.

As I am Rhesus -ve, my caregivers recommended the Anti-D shot during my pregnancy. When I found out on the internet that it was a blood based product, I wanted to research it further before getting the shot. I was shocked by the lack of information about the use of Anti-D. This book was the best resource I could find. While the author did a fantastic job of relating the available information, there is a huge lack of follow up research on the use of Anti-D. If you are really interested in knowing all you can to make your decision and you have the money, this is the book in my opinion. It did not make decision any easier though.