Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy: Experience from a tertiary care centre of a tier 2 City in South India

Abstract

Platelet count below 1.5 lakh/cu.mm is defined as thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia occurs in 6–10% of all pregnant women and is the most prevalent haematological disorder during pregnancy after anemia. During pregnancy, platelet counts may naturally decrease slightly due to hemodilution and increased platelet consumption. However, platelet counts below 1,50,000 may indicate thrombocytopenia and require further evaluation.