Baby aspririn?????

[milly5]

I have "heard" that baby aspirin can be helpful to:
a) assist with implantation and TTC
b) prevent miscarriage

I heard that you should be taking it a month prior to TTC for (a)
and that you take it as soon as you get BFP for (b)

However, I have also heard that it is NOT helpful, and is infact harmful, unless you actually have a clotting disorder.

What has everyone else "heard"?

[Rouge]

Due to subsequent MC's and PCOS I was told by my specialist to take low dose aspirin for 12 weeks, it was the only time a pregnancy was successful for me. I'm not sure if it WAS the reason the pregnancy was successful, but I'm sure it helped.

[Lu Lu]

Hi Milly

I am taking baby asprin - even tho I haven't exactly been diagnosed with a blood clotting disorder. I have decided that any thing is worth a shot.

Here is the link to a post of mine re: baby asprin that you might find useful.

http://forums.bellybelly.com.au/foru...situation.html

[Persephone1]

I'm having this issue at the moment. I think I've had several chemical pregnancies, but only one has been confirmed by BT. My Acupuncturist suggested that it might be a problem with implantation and blood circulation, and that low doses of aspirin might help. I googled it (chemical pregnancies and early miscarriage) and aspirin, Vitamins C and B6 might help, so I'm taking all three.

I know self-medicating is probably a bit naughty, but they are all safe as far as I can tell, at least in moderation. I found quite a number of articles on the web about low doses of aspirin being good at preventing early miscarriage - I'm hoping it does the trick for me. I bought a packet of 300mg aspirin tablets and I've been dividing them into quarters, and taking one a day - that makes them 75mg, and apparently around 81mg is what is recommended.

If you google aspirin and chemical pregnancies or miscarriage, you should be able to find a number of articles.

Also, I'm definitely not an expert, and I would always suggest talking to your FS or GP if you're wanting to 'self-medicate.' Otherwise, it's obviously at your own risk. Just my little disclaimer there

and let me know how you go.

[cantwaittobeamum]

HI

I have had 4 miscarriages and finally got myself a fantastic obstetrician and he has recommended I go on Low Dose Aspirin as they havent been able to tell why I keep losing them before 12 weeks. Im hoping it does the trick and have been taking it over the last month. He told me a lot of research has been done and that low dose aspirin is safe and and will assist with blood flow to the uterus. I am prepared to give anything a try after what me and DH have been through over the last 3 years. We are actively trying again now so fingers crossed I get a sticky next time. The aspirin he has put me on is Cardiprin 100.

Rachel

[MummaSue]

Baby aspirin should only be prescribed by a Dr when used in this manner.

I spoke with my FS about it and he said that it should only be taken if blood clotting disorders are suspected or diagnosed. It can actually cause more harm than good if taken when not required.

Self medication is not a good idea, especially with regards to fertility.

Hope that helps.

[cantwaittobeamum]

Hi Sue

I am curious to know what the harm is ? My OBS who is very good and well respected in Melbourne has put me on it so very interested on your thoughts. I have not been diagnosed with a clotting disorder and this is the only drug he wants me to try given that others can cause defects. Any advice appreciated.

Thanks
Rachel.