the nurse told me that there's something that they found in my hemoglobin. she even asked my husband to undergo blood testing too, for them to compare my case. what could be the problem regarding my hemoglobin and why would my husband be tested too? can may case be considered as high risk pregnancy? what is the correlation of hemoglobin to pregnancy?
2006-11-01 04:50:52 · 7 answers · asked by Karen U 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It probably means that you are anemic. Low-iron hemoglobin is the protein that carries oxygen in the blood. It is in the red blood cells. low and high hemoglobin counts indicate defects in the balance of red blood cells in the blood, and may indicate disease. Have the nurse expain your results better. That way you are not sitting there worrying.
2006-11-01 05:03:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What make the most sense to me is the RH factor . You can read up on the particulars at http://www.webmd.com/content/article/13/3608_262.htm
I don't think it means your pregnancy is high risk, but it is something to be aware of and have monitored. Basically your blood may eventually produce antibodies that attacks the blood of your baby leading to anemia (reduced iron, weakness) or other problems.
Medical Science has learned a lot about RH factor so I would try not to worry. I know learning about any problems or potential problems with your baby can be extremely scary, but I really don't think this is cause to worry yet. I will keep you in my prayers. :)
2006-11-01 13:07:55 · answer #2 · answered by J J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well , Rh factor could be the reason ... but the they would not be interested so much in the hemoglobin of your husband , rathar they muct be looking his ABO group with Rh factor.
Rest assured, nothing serious .... Wish you a happy nine months pregnancy with a good result.
2006-11-01 13:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemoglobin
On this website scroll down to where it says "role in disease" and I found it to mean anemia and/or sickle-cell disease. And just to make you feel better usually it means you have low iron and surly that can be fixed. Good luck! I am also right at 6 weeks pregnant and just as nervous as you are. We tried for 4 1/2 years so you can only imagine how scared we are.
2006-11-01 15:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by brm1981 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may carry a trait for cystic fibrosis or down syndrome. I think both parents would have to have this trait to pass it to the baby, but i could be wrong. definitely ask your doc
2006-11-01 12:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by liberpez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They didn't tell you anything else? Did you ask?
2006-11-01 13:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by DeborahDel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is the RH- factor...?
2006-11-01 12:53:11 · answer #7 · answered by Marcie E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋