High White Blood Cell Count

angelic_one · Oct 1st, 2010, 05:07 AM

Just been to the doctors, my latest bloods have come back. Apparently my white blood cell count is high so she's having me get it re-tested to see if it changes.

Was a bit distracted while I was there and a bit surprised, so I didn't really think to ask? I know it's most likely all fiiine, but I'm just the sort of person who likes to be well prepared..

Does anyone know what a high white blood cell count in pregnancy could indicate? I'm otherwise healthy apart from stress & slight depression.

Mrschoochoo · Oct 1st, 2010, 05:15 AM

I had it back in first tri, it basicly means your body is fighting something. If you have had a cold or sniffle in the last 6 weeks that would explain it.

Your immune system is just doing what its supposed to.

Phinners · Oct 1st, 2010, 05:34 AM

An increased WBC count is indicative of an infection.

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angelic_one Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Burton upon Trent Posts: 1,265	High White Blood Cell Count Just been to the doctors, my latest bloods have come back. Apparently my white blood cell count is high so she's having me get it re-tested to see if it changes. Was a bit distracted while I was there and a bit surprised, so I didn't really think to ask? I know it's most likely all fiiine, but I'm just the sort of person who likes to be well prepared.. Does anyone know what a high white blood cell count in pregnancy could indicate? I'm otherwise healthy apart from stress & slight depression.

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Mrschoochoo Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 680	I had it back in first tri, it basicly means your body is fighting something. If you have had a cold or sniffle in the last 6 weeks that would explain it. Your immune system is just doing what its supposed to.

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Phinners Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nr Oxford Posts: 1,635	An increased WBC count is indicative of an infection.

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