Hi ladies - I am on clexane (40mg) and aspirin (from 6 weeks) for this pregnancy because I have lupus anticoagulant AND prothrombin gene mutation. We found all of this out after testing for recurrent loss.

My OB would like to keep me on clexane and aspirin until 38 weeks and then induce within a few days (if my body is showing any signs of dilating, etc at this point) or, if there is medical necessity, schedule a c-section. She said if we can go a little longer than 38 weeks so my body starts to get ready on its own, we will as it will make induction easier.

Obviously if things start to change prior to 38 weeks, this will all be revised!

I will also be on clexane for 6 weeks after birth.

On bruising, I was getting terrible bruises until I talked to my OB and midwife about this and I got a proper lesson. I was previously placing the needle on my skin and THEN pressing and it was causing all sorts of dramas. The midwife told me I need to quickly JAB the needle in instead. Let me tell you, this has made all the difference in the world and I have not had a bruise in 9 weeks!!! I also ice the area briefly before and after, and of course, keep the skin pinched for the injection.