FNAIT (pronounced “F-Nate”) is Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia, also known as Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia or NAIT (“Nate”). It is a pregnancy-related disorder characterized by a low fetal blood platelet count that affects babies in utero or immediately after birth. Platelets are crucial in the prevention of bleeding. While some cases of FNAIT may present with mild symptoms, the spectrum of effects can vary significantly, ranging from a low platelet count without symptoms to severe bleeding into the brain that can become fatal.
FNAIT is a rare occurrence with potentially devastating consequences. But with awareness not only among patients, but medical professionals as well, these effects can be managed and often lessened. Arm yourself with the facts about FNAIT’s causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. You could save a life.
Learn more: The McGrew Family Story: When Your Baby Has FNAIT
