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Re: D/C baby aspirin

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 08:39:47 -0600 (CST)

At Wed, 30 Jan 2002, Sheryl wrote: >
>I am on baby aspirin, and the dr. said that it has to be stopped right
>at the start of the third trimester. He said that there really is no
>proof that it works anyway. I am on it due to 3 early m/c's, and am now
>at 20 weeks. I did not get diagnosed with any APA, etc.
>
>But, I was wondering, if I have a clotting issue, wouldn't that cause a
>problem even later on like that?
>
>Have you seen problems arise due to the discontinuation of aspirin in
>the third?
>
>Should I atleast have a PTT done before stopping?
>
>Thank you.
>
>--
>Sheryl
>

Sheryl

I usually continue to about 36 weeks. If you go into labor a little early, you could be denied an epidural if your coag levels are still a little out from the asa. 

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


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