Is there a platelet count to maintain during pregnancy to protect mother, fetus?
There is a consensus that at a platelet count of 50,000 ppm or greater both mother and fetus are safe. Most physicians will not treat ITP during pregnancy if the platelet count remains at or above this level. In fact many physicians consider a platelet count above 20,000 ppm safe during pregnancy, but most want it above 50,000 ppm near term and between 80,000 ppm and 100,000 ppm for an epidural anesthesia.
