Ashley Welch

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• Why intrauterine platelet transfusions are considered high-risk

  Learn more about intrauterine platelet transfusions, including their risks, benefits and what patients can expect during the procedure.

• Digital PCR could make prenatal testing for FNAIT safer

  A highly sensitive genetic testing technology could make prenatal testing for conditions like FNAIT both safer and more accessible.

• What to expect from your first postpartum appointment after FNAIT

  Learn more about what to expect during your first postpartum appointment after you bring your infant home from the hospital.

• Was it FNAIT? What to do if you suspect a missed diagnosis

  Learn what to do if you think your child may have had undiagnosed FNAIT, a rare but serious blood disorder.

• How to comfort your baby in the NICU when you can’t hold them

  Learn what you can do to comfort your infant in the NICU, including talking to them, playing music and holding their hand.

• What you should know about retinal hemorrhages due to FNAIT

  Learn more about retinal hemorrhage due to FNAIT, including why it can happen and potential treatment options.

• Why HPA-matched platelets are preferred in transfusions for FNAIT

  If a transfusion is performed with random donor platelets, they could contain the same antigen that originally triggered the mother’s immune response.

• Parents of medically complex children report feelings of guilt, anxiety 

  Researchers observed several emotional themes among parents, including anxiety, fear, fatigue, guilt and hope.