Final answer:
Rh factor incompatibility between mother and fetus can lead to complications during pregnancy and potentially harm the developing fetus, resulting in hemolytic disease of the newborn. However, this condition can be prevented by administering Rho(D) immune globulin. The correct option is c) It can lead to complications during pregnancy
Step-by-step explanation:
When an Rh-mother carries an Rh+ baby to term, the mother's immune system can be exposed to Rh+ fetal red blood cells, leading to the production of anti-Rh factor IgG antibodies. These antibodies can cross the placenta from mother to fetus, causing complications during pregnancy and potentially harming the developing fetus.
This condition is known as hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) or erythroblastosis fetalis and can range from mild to severe, with the potential for brain damage or even fatality for the fetus or newborn.
However, HDN can be prevented by administering Rho(D) immune globulin during and after each pregnancy with an Rh+ fetus. The correct option is c) It can lead to complications during pregnancy