ABSTRACT
Thrombocytopenia Up to 2% of pregnant women will develop platelet counts of under ΙΟΟ,ΟΟΟ/μΙ.
during pregnancy (Table 28.1). The most common cause is termed “gestational thrombocytopenia.” This is an exaggeration of the low normal platelet count seen in pregnant women. Counts are usually above 75,000/μ ι but may fall as low as 50,000/ μ ι at the time of delivery. No therapy is required as the fetus is not affected and the mother does not have an increased risk of bleeding. Diagnosis is by history and by following the trend of the platelet count.
