I saw my midwife this morning, who was lovely, but I'm a bit worried - I've had a DVT in the past, from a combination of the pill and flying and she's referred me to a specialist as I'll need anticoagulant drugs throughout pregnancy, which i will have to inject myself daily.
I've just been reading up and it says thrombophilia (broad name for any blood clotting condition) can cause miscarriage. I think the chance of this decreases when you start the anticoagulant therapy but I won't start it for at least another 2 weeks.....midwife was surprised that my doc hadn't referred me earlier...also am worried at the long term effects of heparin anticoagulant (I've heard you shouldn't take it for longer than 3 months....?)
Lots to think about but I spose I'm looking for someone else who has experienced / is experiencing this...any advice? Thanks x
I've just been reading up and it says thrombophilia (broad name for any blood clotting condition) can cause miscarriage. I think the chance of this decreases when you start the anticoagulant therapy but I won't start it for at least another 2 weeks.....midwife was surprised that my doc hadn't referred me earlier...also am worried at the long term effects of heparin anticoagulant (I've heard you shouldn't take it for longer than 3 months....?)
Lots to think about but I spose I'm looking for someone else who has experienced / is experiencing this...any advice? Thanks x