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Recently pregnant wife got diagnosed with blood clot. how long will she need blod thinners and what will happen in her cs?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Heparin/Lovenox: People with clotting disorders in pregnancy will be treated with Heparin or a similar medication called Lovenox (enoxaparin) throughout the pregnancy and for six weeks postpartum. The medication is usually stopped 24-48 hrs before a c section.

Answered 1/1/2021

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Heparin/Lovenox: People with clotting disorders in pregnancy will be treated with Heparin or a similar medication called Lovenox (enoxaparin) throughout the pregnancy and for six weeks postpartum. The medication is usually stopped 24-48 hrs before a c section.

Answered 2/25/2023

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