Baby aspirin

Re: Baby aspirin

• goosesocks18 member

  February 20

  Preeclampsia is high blood pressure, so the aspirin can help keep things flowing a bit better. I've been taking a baby aspirin since I got my positive test because my OB recommended it after my second miscarriage. I'm now taking 2 a day (since 10 weeks) because I'm carrying twins and they increase my risk for preeclampsia too. I haven't had any issues related to the aspirin, and I've been told the benefits typically outweigh the risks.

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• kep0522 member

  March 16 edited March 16

  Late to post, but because I was “obese” baby aspirin was recommended to me during my first pregnancy. I’m super cautious and anxious about putting extra things in my body, so after a ton of research and talking to professionals, I ultimately decided not to take it. I usually have low blood pressure (it elevated just a little later in pregnancy, but it was still normal), and I didn’t have many risk factors at all. I think it was more recommended as a precaution to me just for the medical staff to cover their bases, but I personally didn’t feel I needed it. It does not prevent preeclampsia is ultimately what one of my OBs told me. She said if you’re destined to have preeclampsia, you’ll get it regardless. I think if I had more risk factors or was carrying multiples, I’d take it. But do what you think is best for you and baby!

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• kateysmyth810 member

  March 22

  35, will be 36 by the time I deliver. preeclampsia has never been raised as an issue by my OB. I was also told to avoid all OTC meds except Tylenol. OB also said at 35 my age is still considered low risk, 38 + for FTM is the new age of concern, - I'm in Canada so maybe it's different here. 

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