Question 1

What does lower platelet count mean during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

One condition associated with low platelets in pregnancy is called "gestational thrombocytopenia". This is typically a condition that manifests itself in the third trimester of pregnancy. Other more serious conditions that lower platelets are itp (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura), and hellp syndrome.

Question 2

Is it safe to take baby aspirin during pregnancy? will i get an overweight baby? does aspirin affect platelet count?

Accepted Answer

This is a question that is best addressed to the obstetrician providing prenatal care as many factors need to be considered to answer this question appropriately.

Question 3

Pregnant. is forceps or vacuum delivery ok with itp? itp is dormant, not a problem in pregnancy. moms platelets normal, can fetus platelets be low?

Accepted Answer

Should be followed up closely during pregnancy, type of operative delivery to be decided by the attending obstetrician. Baby should be followed by a neonatologist better be consulted before delivery, goodluck

Question 4

Does your platelet count change with pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Generally it stays about the same.  Some women can develop a benign condition where their platelet count decreases during pregnancy but returns to normal after birth.

Question 5

Does your platelet count normalize after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy-induced thrombocytopenia (low platelets in pregnancy) will generally resolve in the first few days to weeks after delivery.  There are other causes of low platelets that may need to be addressed depending on how low the platelet count gets as well as how fast it may or may not rebound.  It also depends on your general health.

Question 6

Had my bloodwork done within my 26th week of pregnancy & the result showed i have 455 platelet count. should i be worried? booked another bloodtest.

Accepted Answer

All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, a high platelet count may be an indication of iron deficiency. Please discuss taking iron supplement with your doctor.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 7

I have high platelet count. i have been refused care by my pcp due to pregnancy. my question, are there any issues i need to worry about with higplate?

Accepted Answer

We need to know what is your actual platelet count? You do not need to worry if the platelet count is not much higher than the normal range(up to 350, 000). Even upto 400-450 thousand does not raise any serious concerns. But it your count is over 500, 000 then you need closer and repeat follow up of your CBC and platelet counts.

Question 8

If i have itp before pregnancy, having antibodies that destroy platelets - how can we be sure baby's platelets are ok for vaginal delivery?

Accepted Answer

You can have a CBC checked. If your platelets are below normal, ask you OB to consider giving you IVIG which will increase your platelet count and taking the anti-platelet antibodies  out of circulation.  This will also decrease the amount of antibodies you may be transmitting to your baby.  But know that most mothers don't even know they have ITP, they give birth, and the babies are usually ok.

Question 9

My platelet count is 478 (ranges from 450 for the past year). doc told to take iron pills daily and ferritin is normal. was high platelets the cause of my 2 pregnancy losses? also been ttc now for 2 years?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytosis, or high platelets, is defined as persistently greater than 450,000 platelets/microliter. Iron pills will replenish the low iron and hemoglobin and hematocrit if someone has iron deficient anemia. If a repeat CBC has not improved the anemia and platelet count, a peripheral smear should be obtained and possibly see hematology. Additional labs are needed for recurrent pregnancy loss

Question 10

I am 7 weeks pregnant. haemoglobin level 152g/l. is it high for pregnancy? platelets and mcv all normal. serum folate 25.2 on folic acid, also high.

Accepted Answer

Your hemoglobin of 15.2 is fine for being 7 weeks pregnant.  The numbers will decrease moreso in the 2nd and third trimesters. You should be on a multivit (prenatal) which has folic acid in it. Folic acid is very important in pregnancy.

Hope all is well otherwise.  Good luck with your pregnancy!

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Is it safe to take baby aspirin during pregnancy? will i get an overweight baby? does aspirin affect platelet count?

Pregnant. is forceps or vacuum delivery ok with itp? itp is dormant, not a problem in pregnancy. moms platelets normal, can fetus platelets be low?

Does your platelet count change with pregnancy?

Does your platelet count normalize after pregnancy?

Had my bloodwork done within my 26th week of pregnancy & the result showed i have 455 platelet count. should i be worried? booked another bloodtest.

I have high platelet count. i have been refused care by my pcp due to pregnancy. my question, are there any issues i need to worry about with higplate?

If i have itp before pregnancy, having antibodies that destroy platelets - how can we be sure baby's platelets are ok for vaginal delivery?

My platelet count is 478 (ranges from 450 for the past year). doc told to take iron pills daily and ferritin is normal. was high platelets the cause of my 2 pregnancy losses? also been ttc now for 2 years?

I am 7 weeks pregnant. haemoglobin level 152g/l. is it high for pregnancy? platelets and mcv all normal. serum folate 25.2 on folic acid, also high.

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