Only Women Who are Rh-Negative Need to Be Concerned About

Question

Only women who are Rh-negative need to be concerned about erythroblastosis fetalis.

Accepted Answer

Erythroblastosis fetalis, also known as hemolytic disease of the newborn, occurs when there is an incompatibility between the blood types of the mother and fetus. This condition is specifically a concern for Rh-negative women who are pregnant with an Rh-positive baby, as the mother's immune system may produce antibodies against the baby's Rh-positive blood cells.