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Risk of high blood pressure / pre eclampsia

missthumpamissthumpa member
in July 2016 Moms
Hello,

I had my midwife appointment today and discussed my family history. This is my first pregnancy and have had no previous complications. However, my mum and auntie both had severe pre eclampsia which led to very premature babies. I have therefore been put on high risk and prescribed low dosage asprin to take everyday. Has anyone else experienced this or had asprin during previous pregnancies. Should I been concerned?
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Re: Risk of high blood pressure / pre eclampsia

  • Puddles03Puddles03 member
    Pre e and eclampsia is very serious I would suggest you talk more to your doctor about it we cannot tell you the chance of it happening to you.
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  • FiancBFiancB member
    Bleh, I was wondering this too. My mom had preeclampsia with my sister, but not me or my other sister. Did your mom have preeclampsia with you or a sibling? 

    If your practitioner is concerned, you have a higher than average risk of developing it and that's what matters. It still doesn't mean that you are likely to get it, just more than most. Preeclampsia isn't really a huge deal as long as it's caught early, and that's why they want to monitor you closely. 
    LFAF/Nov 16 challenge: Bad TV moms that shouldn't be celebrated


    BFP #1 10/30/15 MMC found 11/30/15 D&C 12/11/15 EDD 7/9/16
    healing comes in waves, and maybe today the wave hits the rocks and that’s ok, that’s ok, darling. you are still healing, you are still healing- Ijeoma Umebinyuo, be gentle with yourself
    BFP #2  3/21   EDD 11/28/16
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  • missthumpamissthumpa member
    Sorry, my question was around taking the asprin. I'm obviously concerned about pre eclampsia but wasn't expecting to have to take asprin everyday
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  • missthumpamissthumpa member
    @FiancB ...she had it worse with my eldest brother but had it with three out of four pregnancies
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  • FiancBFiancB member
    I think it's pretty common for aspirin to be prescribed in this instance. Aspirin is generally to be avoided in pregnancy, partly for risk for bleeding, but in this case that is an effect you want- thinned blood. The benefits outweigh the risks. It's one of those drugs that ideally you don't take, but it isn't so bad and in cases like yours is beneficial. 
    LFAF/Nov 16 challenge: Bad TV moms that shouldn't be celebrated


    BFP #1 10/30/15 MMC found 11/30/15 D&C 12/11/15 EDD 7/9/16
    healing comes in waves, and maybe today the wave hits the rocks and that’s ok, that’s ok, darling. you are still healing, you are still healing- Ijeoma Umebinyuo, be gentle with yourself
    BFP #2  3/21   EDD 11/28/16
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  • LaurenAsh23LaurenAsh23 member
    I guess I'm just surprised they'll already treating you as high risk. I went into my last pregnancy with high blood pressure, ended up with pre-e and still am not automatically considered high risk.
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  • missthumpamissthumpa member
    @laurenash23 .... I'm in the UK which may make a difference but I was shocked as well
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  • Reasons2SmileReasons2Smile member
    I am high risk for pre e but have never been prescribed asprin. I had my first prenatal exam last week and was told to meet with the high risk doc asap. I go in on the 30th for my u/s, genetic counseling and to meet with a nutritionist.
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  • winnie1122winnie1122 member
    I'm on daily aspirin too, not for pre-e risk but to prevent mc due to a possible anti-coagulant issue. From what my doc said, it's a very low-risk treatment for potential issues. I'll be on it my whole pregnancy. Considering that many women are on prescription blood thinner injections for autoimmune disorders throughout pregnancy, aspirin doesn't concern me.
    Married 6/1/13
    BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
    BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
    BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
    BFP #4  4/2015 MC 7/1/15
    BFP #5 10/21/15  EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow! 
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  • missthumpamissthumpa member
    @Reasons2Smile ...maybe the UK is different? I'm not sure but I've googled it and it's quite common that they prescribe it.

    @winnie1122 That's good to know, It seems like the tiny risk is really worth it.
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  • mkomisar83mkomisar83 member
    My OB also had me start on baby aspirin, there is a recent study that has come out that it decreases the risk of preeclampsia and pregnancy associated hypertension. I had crazy out of control BP with my first so I'm hopeful it helps this time!
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  • BostonBaby1BostonBaby1 member
    I take Lovonox ( not for a risk of pre e...) It is an injectable blood thinner. There are other high-risk bumpies on here.

    https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12643990/any-other-high-risks-bumpie-in-july/p2

    If use the search function, and search under all, you should be able to find a lot of things. There actually are a ton of things, here are a couple of links.

    https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12624893/aspirin-during-pregnancy

    https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12592731/baby-aspirin-when-did-you-stop-taking-it
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