Pregnancy after deep vein thrombosis

Posted By Sherri on May 24, 1999 at 13:35:16
I am a 30 year old female in good health.  After the birth by c-section of my daughter 12-20-97 I developed a serious infection in the c- site followed by a ilieo-femoral DVT in my left leg.  This landed me in the hospital for 3 weeks on and off.  I was on coumadin for 6 mos and required PT for my contracted calf muscle.  I am fine now and considering another pregnancy.  I should also mention that I am Factor V heterozygous which may have been a precipitating factor as well.  I have seen a hematologist who said another pregnancy is not contraindicated, but my OB does not want to treat me again.  What is the protocol for a patient like myself?  I have heard everything from Aspirin during pregnancy to IV heparin (Yikes!)  And for what duration should I be on blood thinners?  Thanks for your input!!










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