Baby Aspirin Question...Please help!

emja0214

I am 9 weeks along and am going on a plane later this week. My doctor told me to take a baby aspirin since pregnancy causes you to be more prone to clotting. However, every article I have read says to avoid aspirin as it could cause complications or even a miscarriage, which has been my biggest cause of anxiety and worry so far. What should I do?

MsMoseley

I took a plane early in my pregnancy and was fine (without medication). I don't think it's necessary to take the baby aspirin. 

wille2b

i dont think its necessary just for a plane ride but just for information sake I will tell you that I take baby aspirin everyday and was told it actually helps reduce miscarriage, so dont be freaked out if you do decide to take it!

KatieKim0815

I was on Baby Aspirin for the first 13 weeks but a doctor told me to be to prevent miscarriage since I had previous losses. I don't know that taking it one time just to go on a plane is normal but it's probably not harmful if your doctor suggested it.

Mommyluv384

If your prone to clots or sg a clotting gene you have to take a baby aspirin everyday. 

st.augbride

Two things: 1) I flew plenty when pregnant with ds without even a slight concern. Is this a really long flight? Just make sure you get up a lot (and I'm sure you'll need to make frequent bathroom trips so it won't be a problme), and 2) I am actually purposely on baby aspirin daily for a different issue and it is something my high-risk doctor agrees with and says is very safe. So, either way, you'll be fine I'm sure!

mrsgabus

1) Clots are more likely In later pregnancy

2) Walk around the plane as much as possible and change positions. 

3) I take Baby aspirin everyday. I have for the past 3 years and I have A healthy little man and one on the way. I have a blood disorder which was the cause of my miscarriage a few years back. Aspirin is not recommended during pregnancy for a healthy person But It is considered safe.

denise_m

I take a low dose aspirin every day for a blood clotting disorder.

Most recent research indicates that low dose aspirin does not do any harm, even in a healthy pregnant woman.  It is just advised to end it a minimum of 2 weeks prior to delivery. 

stellagal

Like the others, I have been taking baby aspirin daily since my BFP and plan to until 13 weeks (per doctor) to prevent miscarriage.  Baby aspirin is a lower dose than regular aspirin and completely safe.