Susannah Barnett

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• The benefits of play therapy for children with medical trauma

  The stress of medical interventions in newborns has been shown to have long-term effects, but play therapy can help mitigate them.

• What is an FcRn inhibitor and how can it treat FNAIT?

  Learn more about what an FcRn inhibitor is, how it can treat FNAIT and details about a new treatment being tested in clinical trials.

• Are corticosteroids recommended to treat FNAIT?

  Learn about the benefits and risks of corticosteroids in treating and preventing FNAIT during a woman’s pregnancy.

• Why regular monitoring is vital in pregnant women at risk of FNAIT

  Learn about why your care team should keep a close eye on you throughout your pregnancy if you are at risk of FNAIT.

• The benefits of breastfeeding your infant with FNAIT

  Learn about how breastfeeding your infant affected by FNAIT can help reduce infections, improve cognitive development and more.

• Tips for managing anxiety and stress caused by FNAIT

  Discover tips and strategies for managing your anxiety, stress or worsened mental health caused by an FNAIT diagnosis.

• Understanding the risk of miscarriage in FNAIT

  Learn more about the risk of miscarriage in pregnancies affected by FNAIT and the actions you can take to reduce this risk.

• How FNAIT affects the brain: Understanding ICH and other risks

  Learn about how FNAIT can affect an infant’s brain health, including intracranial hemmorage (ICH) and other risks.

• What kind of delivery is most common in FNAIT?

  Learn about the risks and benefits of different types of delivery in pregnancies affected by FNAIT, including induction and cesarean.

• How fetal blood sampling helps diagnose FNAIT

  Learn how fetal blood sampling works and how it can help physicians diagnose FNAIT before an infant is born.