Pregnant 39 weeks newly diagnosed

Hello,
I was diagnosed with ITP last tuesday! I am currently 39 weeks pregnant. First pregnancy!
In october 2011 My platelets count was 169k. I was 1.5 months pregnant. Before pregnancy in july 2011 my blood count was 30k then 10 days later it went up to an accepted level ( i dont remember as i had no idea this was serious back then and thought nothing of it).
Last tuesday my plateleta count was 7k so i was admitted into hospital for ivg ( octagam) levels webt up to 25 then 28 in two days but by monday level webt back down to 16k.
So i gave up and started prednisone this morning because i am due any time in the next week or so and dont want to hemorrhage!
Very stressful week!
After reading this blog i ordered the papaya leaf extract and capsules will receive them tomorrow.
Is it ok to use while on prednisone?
I already can say i dont like how i feel on prednisone...60mg till delivery.
Please send me prayers and any advise you can give me
Thank you.

Hi Gettica, I was diagnosed with ITP with my first pregnancy also. My platelets got down to 50 and they managed to stay there. I had two more pregnancies and we all got through it fine. I had C-sections with all of my children in case they might have have had low platelets also. I got through the surgeries fine with no great loss of blood, because my bleeding time tests were acceptable. I will pray all goes well for you and your baby.

Thank you Abbegirl !

Did they check you babies platelets count after birth?

Yes , they did check their platelet counts. My first childs platelets were normal. My 2nd child had low platelets, but they came up to normal before I left the hospital. My 3rd child's platelets were normal. They are all healthy adults now, however my 2nd child has asthma and other allergies.