Kleihauer Test: Understanding Risks & Your Baby's Health

Question
hi there i am a 23 year old with 2 children ages 4 and 2. I am 32 weeks due november 4th. I have been havin some issues with this one. My kleihauer test is positive it keeps goings up we started at 5.5 now were at 18.5. i just wanted to know how much danger this puts on the baby. Her non stress tests are ok shes just gettin by on them i would think we just need to get her out so nothing worse happens.I have to do kick test all day and im just worried im gonna ignore the wrong things and put the baby at risk.

Answer
Were you having bleeding during the pregnancy? A Kleihauer-Betke test is used to test for fetsl blood cells in the mother's blood, which can indicate some  transplacental hemorrhage. Certtainly, your obstetrician will deliver you when it is necessary. If the NSTs are reactive, and the baby is moving at least 10 times in 10 hours, you can wait until maturity of the baby, unless something pushes the doctor to deliver the baby earlier. Since I don't know the details of your case, you should discuss it with your doctor.