Which specialist performs an anti-D injection?

Anti-D, also called rhesus injection or anti-D prophylaxis, is used in pregnancy when the clinical team identifies a need to prevent an immune response related to rhesus blood-group differences. The obstetrician reviews your blood-group information, pregnancy circumstances, and any event that could affect the timing of treatment. Administration may be handled by a trained midwife, nurse, or doctor in a maternity clinic, hospital, or another approved setting.

Confirm that your blood-group result is recorded and ask the maternity team why anti-D is recommended for you and when it should be given. Tell them about allergies, medicines, previous injections, and any recent bleeding, abdominal injury, or pregnancy procedure. Keep the appointment details and ask what to do if an unexpected event occurs before the planned visit.

Call your maternity service promptly after vaginal bleeding, abdominal injury, a fall, or a procedure during pregnancy, because the team may need to reassess your anti-D plan. Seek urgent care for heavy bleeding, severe pain, fainting, breathing difficulty, facial swelling, or other signs of a serious reaction. Follow the local emergency instructions given by your care team.

Ask which obstetrician is overseeing your care, who will administer the injection, how the timing is chosen, and whether you need a further dose after bleeding or another pregnancy event. Ask how the treatment will be documented and whom to contact if you cannot attend the planned appointment.