Mildly elevated WBC count at 8 weeks

[Kitkat10]

Hi, at my booking appointment, my bloods showed a mildly elevated WBC count

WBC 12.5 (normal 6-11)

Neutrophils 9.5 (normal 2-8)

I’ve googled (obvs) and it seems that the normal ranges are a bit higher during pregnancy so this can be ok but it also talks about it being a risk factor for pre-eclampsia. I had a double donor transfer so I’m already worried about pre-eclampsia. I had a totally normal pregnancy 2 years ago with my son.

just wondering if anyone else has had this result please?

The GP suggested repeat blood. I feel fine in myself apart from morning sickness most of the day. Something new to worry about 😢😢

Thank you so much x

[JA-fnuk Partner]

Easy to say but try not to worry too much about it Your GP is aware of the issue and is rechecking it in a couple of weeks Maybe at that visit you could discuss your concerns with him

Take care

Janet-Partner

[lizzybear]

If it’s any reassurance I had a high white blood cell count throughout my pregnancy and I didn’t develop pre-eclampsia!

I’ve not really seen anything about it being a risk factor for pre-eclampsia either… interesting

[Kate-92]

hello… I know this post was 2 months ago but I had similar results ! WBC 11.3 & neutrophils 8.5 ! For someone with health anxiety this sent me under BUT after LOTS of reading both are elevated within pregnancy and our readings are more than normal within that range. I hadn’t read anything about increased risk of pre eclampsia, but I have just been informed that I have low papp-a which does increase that risk slightly too. Always something to worry about x I hope you are doing well 💞

[Kitkat10 in reply to Kate-92]

Hi, I had a repeat blood test and the results were the same. The GP hadn’t heard of any pre-eclampsia risk (there are papers reporting this but I’m more than happy to trust the experts) but she said she would call the hospital obstetricians and they said, they just monitor everyone for signs of preeclampsia and not to worry more than normal. I’m on aspirin which reduces preeclampsia risk and so far 🤞🤞 haven’t had any symptoms. This pregnancy is DE which increases PE risk further so it is on my mind. Thank you for replying xx hope everything goes smoothly for you both xx