I have read that she may
not be able to breastfeed because the anti-kell antigens are passed to
the baby through breastmilk and could be harmful if the baby is Kell
positive>>>>>
according to my former blood bank specialist husband, the greater risk is
during the pregnancy because it crosses the placenta. After delivery, the titers
drop dramatically and less risk to baby. However, this lady needs to be
working with a hematologist (probably is) and getting regular antibody titers done.
Anti-Kell antigens are usually acquired from a tranfusion or previous
pregnancy (similar to Rh acquistion). I know there are med techs on this list that can
further enlighten us.
Mary Kay Smith, RN, IBCLC
Romeoville IL near Chicago

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