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Mandy Moore pregnant, ngunit magiging masakit ang panganganak dahil sa blood disorder

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New Mandy Moore pregnancy news shocks the public due to the excitement and the tragic story behind it. The American singer and her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, announce they are expecting their second baby boy this fall.

Along with this, Mandy Moore also revealed that she would have an unmedicated birth the second time. It would primarily be because of her health condition.

In this article, you’ll read:

  • Mandy Moore Reveals New Pregnancy and Health Condition
  • What Is Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)?
  • Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) During Pregnancy

Mandy Moore Reveals New Pregnancy and Health Condition

New Mandy Moore pregnancy news caused excitement for the American singer’s longtime fans. She and her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, announced news of their upcoming baby.

In addition, Mandy Moore said she would have an unmedicated birth the second time around. It would primarily be because of her health condition—Mandy Moore has Immune Thrombocytopenia or ITP.

In an interview last Friday, Mandy Moore talked about her past childbirth. According to her, she could not receive an epidural during that time because of an autoimmune disorder called ITP or immune thrombocytopenic purpura.

 
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How ITP Affected Her First Pregnancy

Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith are parents to their 17-month-old little boy named Gus. When she gave birth to Gus, she also did it without medication because of her health condition.

“My platelets are too low for an epidural,” said the American singer. “It was awful. But I can do it one more time.”

Epidural is the most common anaesthetic used for pain relief during labour. It creates anaesthesia that creates a band of numbness from a pregnant woman’s belly button to their upper legs.

Furthermore, the Mandy Moore pregnancy news made more mums aware of the possibility of curing the disorder with medication.

“I wish medication was an option — just the idea of it being on the table is so nice. But we’ll just push forth like we did last time,” stated Mandy Moore.

Despite her present health condition, Mandy Moore shared a positive update regarding her pregnancy on Instagram. She tries to reassure fans by insisting that she is fine.

Moreover, the singer-actress updates followers about her regular blood tests that monitor her blood platelet count. Despite the low platelet count, she tried to keep the Mandy Moore pregnancy news positive.

“They’re low, but they’ve always been low. But I’m all good. Everything’s good,” 

Furthermore, Mandy Moore explained why she didn’t want to risk the delivery of her soon-to-be baby. This ultimately pushed her to proceed with giving birth without any medications. Meanwhile, women who relate to the recent Mandy Moore pregnancy news also face high-risk births.

What Is Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)?

The blood disorder Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) happens due to an immune reaction triggered by the body’s platelets. It is characterized by a decrease in the blood platelet number. Meanwhile, platelets are cells in the blood that help stop bleeding.

Concerning this, a decrease in platelets may lead to easy bruising, bleeding gums, and internal bleeding. It is common for both children and adults to develop ITP or autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura.

Thrombocytopenia means a decreased number of platelets in the blood. Meanwhile, Purpura refers to the purple discolouring of the skin, as with a bruise.

Additionally, ITP often causes excessive bruising and bleeding on the bodies of those diagnosed with the disease. The bleeding results from unusually low platelet levels. Concerning this, platelets are the cells that help blood clot.

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Symptoms of ITP

In some cases, ITP shows no signs or symptoms. However, in most cases, symptoms may include the following:

  • Easy or excessive bruising
  • Superficial bleeding into the skin that appears as pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots (petechiae) that look like a rash, usually on the lower legs
  • Bleeding from the gums or nose
  • Blood in urine or stools
  • Unusually heavy menstrual flow

What Causes ITP?

Immune thrombocytopenia commonly happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets.

However, for most adults, ITP could be triggered by HIV, hepatitis or H. pylori infection. H. pylori is the type of bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.

Meanwhile, the blood disorder also affects babies, not just adults. Fortunately, the life-threatening disease is curable when caught early.

Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) During Pregnancy

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) can be determined by a platelet count lower than 100,000 per microliter of blood.

In relation to pregnancy, low platelet counts are common and normal for pregnant women. It commonly happens even to women without a prior ITP diagnosis. Some experts consider it as a cause of a high-risk pregnancy along with preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) causes increased bleeding intrapartum or post-partum. Additionally, it could cause excessive bleeding, premature delivery, and the inability to get an epidural.

Pregnant women with an ITP diagnosis must coordinate with medical experts to closely monitor them throughout their pregnancy. A physician will recommend them to an obstetrician, haematologist, paediatrician, or neonatologist for specialized care.

Additionally, pregnant women who have a very low platelet level are at greater risk of heavy bleeding during delivery. A medical health provider may suggest treatment to maintain a stable platelet count.

This article has been republished with the permission of theAsianparent Singapore.

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