Objectives
To reduce the risk of RhD alloimmunization during the last trimester of pregnancy, a targeted routine antenatal anti‐D prophylaxis (RAADP) programme was implemented in Norway in 2016. Here, we present and discuss our experience with the nationwide implementation of the programme, and report sample uptake and preliminary data of de novo anti‐D in pregnancy.
Background
The targeted RAADP was advised by the academic community and evaluated by the health authorities. A National Working Group has conducted the implementation in the transfusion services and contributed to organise the administration of the antenatal anti‐D prophylaxis. Fetal RhD type is determined by non‐invasive prenatal testing at gestational week 24, and anti‐D prophylaxis is administrated at gestational week 28 only to women with RhD positive fetuses.
Methods
We describe the implementation process of targeted RAADP in Norway. The sample uptake is calculated by comparing the number of fetal RHD screens with the expected number of samples.
Results
The sample uptake shows regional variations: 88%–100% after 3 years. Promising decrease in de novo anti‐D detected during pregnancy is observed.
Conclusions
Nationwide targeted RAADP is implemented and included in the Norwegian maternity care programme. Compliance to sample uptake should further improve in some regions. A remaining issue to fulfil is the documentation of the accuracy of the fetal RHD‐typing at all sites. Post‐natal prophylaxis will then be guided by the fetal RHD result. Dedicated registries will ensure data to evaluate the expected reduction in pregnancy‐related RhD immunisations, which is the final success criterion of the programme.
No-show and long IFD-intervals may be behavioural markers of low levels of motivation for making the first donation and for returning for a second donation, respectively.
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