Our nurse the other day also had a preemie, at 25 weeks due to HELLP. Her sister had a baby a few days later (full term) and also had HELLP. After the sister had her baby, she developed a blood clot. They learned they both had a genetic disease that causes blood clots, and led to both of their HELLP.
The nurse had another baby 17 months later, but this time she was on blood thinners and had a perfectly healthy pregnancy!
I'm curious if anyone else has had/ heard of anything similar? I will be asking my doctor about it at my next appointment!
Re: HELLP- due to blood clotting disorder?
I don't know that it is a direct cause, but it's certainly a risk factor.
My OB did a workup after Robbie was born and found I had a very mild clotting disorder that they think contributed. I'll probably be on blood thinners if we try for #2 as well.
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Thanks for the responses- I will definatley be getting a work up before our next baby.