Hi Jen, The good news is that you have diagnosed this problem so good chances are that your next pregnancy will go smoothly!
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Why are you resistant to the idea of shots? Are you afraid of needles or the actual meds? If you are afraid of needles, it dosen't take long to get used to injecting yourself. The needles are thin (the same ones used for insulin) and most women agree they donīt hurt. If you are particularly sensitive, you can ice the area before injecting to decrease the sensation.
If you are nervous about the meds themselves, you should know that blood thinners are medications that have been around for years and years. Heparin (or the low-weight molecular form Lovenox) does not cross the placenta, so it is completely safe for your baby. Actually, think of it this way-- without the thinners-- first your baby is unlikely to survive the first tri and then if he/she gets further along, you are at a greatly increased risk for blood clots. So the thinners are a good thing for this condition.
Most doctors also prescribe baby aspirin along with the heparin. The combo is supposed to be more effective than just heparin alone.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.
I think heparin is a miracle-- this is the first pregnancy that has progressed normally and I am 40 years old. Iīm so thankful I found out that I have this condition!
Kimmy |