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What Causes Painless Bruise On Lower Back And Legs During Pregnancy?

I am 28 weeks pregnant and woke up to a smaller black and blue bruise on my lower back and a large area of black and blue spotting on my leg. I have not hit these areas and am wondering what could be the causes for these bruises. They are not painful at all. Thank you!
Wed, 15 Jul 2015
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Just relax and do not worry at all. There is a chance you may have developed gestational thrombocytopenia, which means a low platelet count caused simply during pregnancy.
Platelets help blood to clot, and clotting is important both during labor and in surgery, such as a cesarian-section.
Your platelets will be checked throughout your pregnancy, anyhow, but it is worth bringing the attention to your regular doctor about this condition and just to be extra-cautious. All the best.
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What Causes Painless Bruise On Lower Back And Legs During Pregnancy?

Just relax and do not worry at all. There is a chance you may have developed gestational thrombocytopenia, which means a low platelet count caused simply during pregnancy. Platelets help blood to clot, and clotting is important both during labor and in surgery, such as a cesarian-section. Your platelets will be checked throughout your pregnancy, anyhow, but it is worth bringing the attention to your regular doctor about this condition and just to be extra-cautious. All the best.