Quantification of fetomaternal hemorrhage

ABSTRACT

Background: Fetomatemal hemorrhage [FMH] can affect fetus in different ways. It can cause fetal distress, fetal death or neonatal anemia. The red cells of Rh-positive fetus may sensitize the Rh-negative mother, hence producing anti-Rhesus antibodies in the mother. Mode of delivery and removal of placenta may affect the extent of fetomatemal hemorrhage