Rh incompatibility can lead to a wide range of symptoms, from mild to life-threatening conditions. Essentially, it causes the breakdown (hemolysis) of red blood cells. The main symptoms that may be observed in infants after birth include:
• Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
• Pale color due to anemia
• Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
• Low muscle tone (hypotonia)
• Lethargy and general low energy
• Swelling under the skin
• Enlarged abdomen