Raised white blood cells count?

shampain · Nov 5th, 2008, 18:03 PM

Hi, posted this in 3rd trimester too, just wandered if anyone has had a raised white blood cell count on any blood tests they have had done whilst pregnant. Thanx in advance x

Jkelmum · Nov 6th, 2008, 03:58 AM

This normally means your body is fighting off infection although a few medicines can effect this too
hugs serina x

Sweetie · Nov 6th, 2008, 14:10 PM

This is what I was stuck in the hospital with after Brooklynn was born. Before it all I knew nothing about that sort of thing. But it is generally a sign of infection and I would make sure your doctor takes it seriously. I don't want to scare you but I didn't see my DD for 18 hours after she was born because she was in NICU with the same infection I had.

shampain · Nov 6th, 2008, 14:34 PM

oh great........ they did say they were only slightly raised, i feel fine in myself....now im scared.

Hevz · Nov 6th, 2008, 17:39 PM

Could just be a throat infection or urine infection....or even a cold. Doesn't have to be serious

Holly21 · Nov 6th, 2008, 18:25 PM

The bone marrow produces 3 broad groups of cells, one of which are white blood cells. They usually go up in infection or inflammation although there are other much rarer causes. If they're only up a little, it's unlikely to be anything to worry about - it may even be a variant of normal as these values are based on the average of a population and some people's normal values will lie outside this. If you develop a temperature or any signs of infection then let your team know. Feeling fine is a good sign

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Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	This normally means your body is fighting off infection although a few medicines can effect this too hugs serina x

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Sweetie Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 4,674	This is what I was stuck in the hospital with after Brooklynn was born. Before it all I knew nothing about that sort of thing. But it is generally a sign of infection and I would make sure your doctor takes it seriously. I don't want to scare you but I didn't see my DD for 18 hours after she was born because she was in NICU with the same infection I had.

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shampain Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birkenshaw, Bradford Posts: 2,247	oh great........ they did say they were only slightly raised, i feel fine in myself....now im scared.

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Hevz Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Swinton, Manchester, England Posts: 4,581	Could just be a throat infection or urine infection....or even a cold. Doesn't have to be serious

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Nov 6th, 2008, 18:25 PM	#6
Holly21 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 669	The bone marrow produces 3 broad groups of cells, one of which are white blood cells. They usually go up in infection or inflammation although there are other much rarer causes. If they're only up a little, it's unlikely to be anything to worry about - it may even be a variant of normal as these values are based on the average of a population and some people's normal values will lie outside this. If you develop a temperature or any signs of infection then let your team know. Feeling fine is a good sign

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