ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired immune disorder that causes a reduction in platelet count, called thrombocytopenia. ITP during pregnancy usually presents some complications that may impair the outcome of pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE:
This literature review aimed to identify the main complications of ITP in pregnancy and its consequences.
METHODOLOGY:
The bibliographic search was performed through scientific articles available in the Scielo and PubMed databases, of which 64 articles were selected, both in Portuguese and English.
RESULTS:
The risk of postpartum hemorrhage, placental abruption, and neonatal thrombocytopenia are some complications that may occur during pregnancy.
CONCLUSION:
Pregnant women must be properly monitored during pregnancy so that there are no major complications.
Key words:
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; complications; diagnosis; hematological complications in pregnancy