Today, Blyss meets up with Dr. Stu at his new homestead for some in-person podcasting! They discuss thrombocytopenia and low levels of independent thought in so many health care providers. Learn about the importance of a complete blood count and peripheral blood smear, the risks associated with certain medications, and the key characteristics of gestational thrombocytopenia. They also discuss various platelet count thresholds and what they mean for the expecting mother.

Blyss explores the world of nutrition and supplements to help increase platelet count during pregnancy. The duo covers a range of options, from vitamins and minerals to specific foods and supplements that can aid in building healthy blood and increasing platelets.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Understanding platelet count in pregnancy
Importance of complete blood count and peripheral blood smear
Thrombocytopenia and preeclampsia
Management of gestational thrombocytopenia
Increasing platelets with nutrition
Discerning truth in advertising

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Resources:

15 Food to Increase Platelet Count in Your Blood

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Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
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#314 Low Platelets & Deficiencies of Wisdom

Birthing Instincts

#314 Low Platelets & Deficiencies of Wisdom