A RESEARCH TO ASSESS THE RH-NEGATIVE FREQUENCY IN THE PREGNANT CASES REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF RHESUS BLOOD GROUPS AND PARITY

Objective: The main purpose of this study was the occurrence of the negative Rhesus factor strength in the pregnant women. Methodology and Place: This study was carried out on pregnant women who did not have the D antigen on the surface of red blood cells in the department of maternity at Service Hospital, Lahore (September 2016 to August 2017). The information of the patients was gathered, analyzed and evaluated from early checkups before birth records and labour rooms. Results: The occurrence of the rhesus factor D in the women having a baby in their body was concluded as 1.4% in this study work. Blood group "O" was the most frequent blood group in the patients and it was found in about thirty-seven percent participants. Blood group "A" was found in thirty- two percent participants, B- was found in twenty-four percent participants and blood group AB was found in eight percent participants of the research. About 90% of the patients were not found with any previous record of injections against the anti D antigens. Conclusion: Rh negative D immunity can be avoided. This is regarded as a disease which can be prevented easily. It can be prevented with routine checkups, controlling of rhesus factor negative and application of the anti D antibody in the healthcare institutes.