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. 2026 Feb 26;18(2):16. doi: 10.3390/hematolrep18020016
Key Points: Glanzmann Thrombasthenia
  1. GT is a severe inherited platelet function disorder with a high risk of hemorrhage during delivery and postpartum, despite supportive therapy.

  2. Miscarriage and antepartum bleeding are not increased, but invasive procedures (amniocentesis, CVS, D&C) carry an elevated bleeding risk.

  3. Postpartum hemorrhage occurs in >50% of pregnancies and is the highest-risk period.

  4. Platelet transfusions should be avoided unless necessary due to risk of HLA or αIIbβ3 alloimmunization and future refractoriness.

  5. Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) is a key hemostatic agent, particularly in alloimmunized patients or when platelets are ineffective.

  6. Delivery should occur at a specialized center with multidisciplinary planning and access to matched platelets, rFVIIa, TXA, and neonatal support.

  7. Avoid vacuum-assisted delivery; forceps may be considered only if urgently required.

  8. Neonatal risk includes inherited GT and alloimmune thrombocytopenia; early pediatric involvement and monitoring are essential.