A 32-year-old female asked:
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?
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Dr. Al Hegab answered
39 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Hi risk pregnancy: 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
Answered on Feb 6, 2016
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Dr. Aniket Saha answered
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Get CBC ask abt IVIG: 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 tak ... Read More
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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered
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Definitely: There are plenty of women with ITP who have successful pregnancies. Vaginal delivery would definitely be preferable, as regional anesthesia (epidural ... Read More
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Martin Morell answered
28 years experience Rheumatology
Probably not: Danger occurs with high repeated doses, so fetus should be ok.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Martin Morell answered
28 years experience Rheumatology
Short term OK: Longer and higher doses may predispose to hyperglycemia an other metabolic effects.
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