The Rh factor is a type of protein that's usually found on red blood cells. When you have this protein, you’re considered Rh positive. About 85% of people are Rh-positive. The rest are Rh-negative.

Just like blood type, the Rh factor is also inherited from the parents; it can be either negative or positive. Rh factor simply means that a person’s blood has certain specific characteristics.

It took a blood test for Kunle and Funmi Akinpelu (not real name) to save their marriage. The couple, who got married in 2016, battled childlessness, which mounted a lot of pressure on them, ...

When you’re pregnant, you may learn that your baby isn’t your type — blood type, that is. Every person is born with a blood type — O, A, B, or AB. And they’re also born with a Rhesus (Rh) factor, ...

Experts are calling on the government to raise awareness about rhesus compatibility and the importance of knowing one’s blood group, especially for couples considering pregnancy. Rhesus (Rh) ...