MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the United States, approximately 85% of the population has an Rh-positive blood type, leaving only 15% with Rh negative. Just as we inherit our blood type “letter” from our parents, we inherit the Rh factor from them as well. Each person has two Rh factors in their genetics, one from each parent.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Rh factor is an inherited protein that can be found on the surface of the red blood cell. If your blood type is positive, then your blood cells have the Rh protein. If your blood type is negative, then your blood cells lack the Rh protein.

Detailed explanation-3: -The majority of people, about 85%, are Rh-positive. During pregnancy, complications may occur if you’re Rh-negative and the fetus is Rh-positive. This is called Rh factor incompatibility. Treatments are available to prevent complications of Rh incompatibility.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rh positive is much more common than Rh negative. Having an Rh negative blood type is not an illness, and it usually does not affect your health. But it can affect pregnancy. Your pregnancy needs special care if you’re Rh negative and your baby is Rh positive.