Proteins found on the surface of platelets. Incompatibility between maternal and fetal human platelet antigens can trigger FNAITFetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia A rare condition in which a mother’s immune system attacks fetal platelets, leading to dangerously low platelet levels before and/or after birth..
A laboratory test that identifies which platelet antigens a person carries. Often used to confirm HPAHuman platelet antigen Proteins found on the surface of platelets. Incompatibility between maternal and fetal human platelet antigens can trigger FNAIT. incompatibility and assess recurrence riskRecurrence risk The chance that FNAIT will affect future pregnancies. Once a woman is sensitized, […]
A rare condition in which a mother’s immune system attacks fetal platelets, leading to dangerously low platelet levels before and/or after birth.
Can include Ultrasounds, Doppler studies and other evaluations that help the care team track fetal health and watch for potential complications.
Any bleeding that occurs before birth. In FNAITFetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia A rare condition in which a mother’s immune system attacks fetal platelets, leading to dangerously low platelet levels before and/or after birth., this usually results from extremely low platelet counts.
Bleeding inside the fetal brain, also known as an intracranial hemorrhageBrain bleed Bleeding inside the fetal brain, also known as an intracranial hemorrhage. In FNAIT, it’s often caused by severe thrombocytopenia and can lead to long-term disability or death. . In FNAITFetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia A rare condition in which a mother’s immune system attacks […]
Coordinating when, where and how an FNAITFetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia A rare condition in which a mother’s immune system attacks fetal platelets, leading to dangerously low platelet levels before and/or after birth.-affected baby will be delivered to ensure access to specialists, platelet transfusionPlatelet transfusion A treatment for newborns with very low platelet counts that […]
A procedure in which fetal blood is drawn from the umbilical cord to check platelet levels. It carries risks and is not used often today to treat FNAITFetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia A rare condition in which a mother’s immune system attacks fetal platelets, leading to dangerously low platelet levels before and/or after birth..
The process by which the mother becomes sensitized to fetal platelet antigens and begins producing alloantibodies. This is what causes FNAITFetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia A rare condition in which a mother’s immune system attacks fetal platelets, leading to dangerously low platelet levels before and/or after birth..
An antibody a pregnant woman develops in response to fetal platelets that carry a different human platelet antigenHuman platelet antigen Proteins found on the surface of platelets. Incompatibility between maternal and fetal human platelet antigens can trigger FNAIT.. These antibodies can cross the placenta and destroy fetal platelets.
