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NoDoctor's answer:
Platelets are produced by the bone marrow and have a lifespan of approximately 7-10 days in the blood, mainly being destroyed by the spleen. The normal platelet count for women is (100-300) x 10^9/L. After pregnancy, there is no significant change in the number, shape, or function of platelets. If a pregnant woman has a platelet-reducing disease, also known as thrombocytopenia, it is generally characterized by bleeding of the skin and mucous membranes, visible petechiae on the surface of the body, or subcutaneous bleeding forming bruises. Bleeding gums and oral bleeding may occur when brushing teeth.