Susannah Barnett

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• The importance of genetic counseling for those affected by FNAIT

  Learn about the benefits of meeting with a genetic counselor to discuss the risks associated with FNAIT in subsequent pregnancies.

• The role of pediatric hematologists in FNAIT management

  Learn more about the role of a pediatric hematologist in diagnosing and managing FNAIT and caring for both mother and baby.

• How ultrasounds can detect FNAIT-related complications

  Learn about how ultrasounds can detect complications related to FNAIT, including hemorrhages in the brain and other organs.

• How genetic factors can influence FNAIT risk

  Learn more about what causes FNAIT and how genetic factors can affect the chances of an infant developing the rare disease.

• How placenta health can affect FNAIT development and outcomes

  Learn more about how the health of a woman’s placenta can affect the development and overall outcome of FNAIT in her infant.

• Is a home birth safe for a pregnancy at risk of FNAIT?

  Learn more about the risks associated with FNAIT and why it may be best to change your birth plan if your pregnancy is high-risk.

• The role of maternal-fetal medicine specialists in FNAIT

  Maternal-fetal medicine specialist can provide specialized and individualistic care in pregnancies affected by FNAIT.

• FNAIT’s effect on long-term child development

  Learn more about the long-term effects FNAIT may have on a child’s development, including brain damage and intellectual disability.

• FNAIT and the risk of premature birth: what to expect

  Pregnancies affected by FNAIT often result in premature birth, but this can only be predicted if there is already a known risk of FNAIT.

• How FNAIT-affected parents can prepare for labor and delivery

  If you suspect your infant may be at risk of FNAIT or if they were previously diagnosed, there are ways to treat or prevent the condition from worsening.