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An epidural can help you recover more quickly, so you can be more active in the postnatal care of your baby.

In the days following birth, it is essential to monitor the newborn for the appearance of FNAIT-related symptoms.

Though bleeding is common in several congenital disorders, the cause and treatment methods often differ depending on the diagnosis.

Learn more about intrauterine and intravenous platelet transfusions, including how they work and how they’re used to treat FNAIT.

IVIG side effects can range from nausea to sore throat to fatigue, and can be so severe that you may think you have caught the flu.

Find out what to expect if your infant needs a cranial ultrasound, including details about the tools used and the procedure itself.

Infants affected by FNAIT are at greater risk of developing intrauterine growth restriction, a complication that can lead to a low birth weight.

While anti-HPA antibodies stay in an affected mother’s system for life, their presence in newborns with FNAIT is temporary.

Learn more about FNAIT and why those affected by it are often advised to deliver earlier than their due date.

Learn more about antibody levels in the blood, including how to test for them and what changes in antibody concentration could mean.