Unless you are a blood donor or have had an operation in the past, you may not know your blood type until you are pregnant. This is really common.Why does it matter?As well as blood type, the ABO system, there are lots of different markers on the surface of our red blood cells. The system in pregnancy that we are interested in is the Rhesus system and the effect it can have on your baby (and subsequent babies).Want to have Dr Pat and Brigid guide you through your pregnancy? Join our expert led pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.auIn this podcast we talk:The different blood typesWhat the Rhesus marker meansWhat to do if you are Rhesus negativeWhat is Rhesus diseaseHow do we prevent Rhesus diseaseHow common is Rhesus negative +MOREWhy did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth. LINKS Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_ Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Ask a question on the podcast:  Send a voice message to     GrowMyBaby Join the Grow My Baby Program Get our tips for a CALM + CONFIDENT pregnancy