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the hospital seemed to be under the impression that i was born with this based on my medical history. small town though, they may not be too familiar with this particular antibody (I'm assuming the reason I was called in a day after my initial appointment where they drew blood for routine tests & claimed they "didn't draw enough blood for all tests" was because the one panel came back abnormal detecting antibodies and they needed more blood to send out for further testing) my doctor has been out of the office for the last two weeks, so i take it that's why i haven't heard anything. its frustrating that there isn't much consistent information about this online, especially considering this is my first pregnancy. not quite sure how this antibody constitutes calling me "high-risk", I'm thinking that would be for insurance purposes so that the extra appointments & ultrasounds they may do can be considered "medically nescessary" as opposed to the initial sonogram & 20 week ultrasound being the only two that count as "medically nescessary" at this hospital?

after further searching i found this: http://www.api-pt.com/Reference/SpecialTopics/11A_EDU-01_BBank.pdf it states that it is "often naturally occuring" which i'm taking to mean i am just one of the lucky "2% of caucasians" to have this. first described in 1946, so not lot of testing for it routinely other than donating blood/pregnancy. i still find it odd that there aren't many documented cases on this haha

thank you Mabel Adams for your thorough information! The baby's father's blood work came back with no antibodies found, however i am a little confused as to how i have this antibody seeing as how i have never been pregnant before? could it be something i was born with inherited from one of my parents? though my mom does not have the anti-cw, and my father gives blood (i know this because he is that rare blood type that is compatible with everyone). again, thank you VERY much!

currently 11w3d pregnant, 8w routine blood work came back normal except recognition of anti-cw antibody in my blood. issued blood work for baby's dad, haven't heard anything since. not sure what to make of this-nurse said i will most likely be a high risk and monitored closely. anything to worry about? can't seem to find much on this. thanks for any input!

forgive me if i put this in the wrong section! i am currently 11w3d pregnant, and my routine 8w blood work came back fine except on test found antibodies present in my blood. called me in for more blood. they asked if i have ever had a transfusion, which i have not. issued blood work for the baby's father, he is A+ and i am B+ so we are compatible. doc says it is the anti-cw antibody, and he would discuss more in depth at my next appointment, and i have heard nothing since. i can't find anything reliable or consistent on this, looking for any advice on what to expect? a nurse said im most likely going to be categorized as high risk and monitored but shouldnt worry too much. any insight is welcomed-thanks!