The Mommas Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 My daughter is being scheduled on Monday (oct 15th) to be induced. Her due date is October 23rd. She has been taking lovenox (120 mg) since May. They have now told her that she has to take her last lovenox needle (before the baby is born) on Sunday the 14th. She will take it at 9 am..which means that on Monday the 15th at 9 am it is out of her system. I understand that it needs to be in case of cesarian or if she does decide on the epidural. My concern..is there a large threat of blood clots from the time that it is no longer in her system to the time of delivery? They are inducing her..and we all know that it can take several hours!!! Just wondering what the rest of you did .... or went through..because sometimes I don't think the doctors think things through ahead of time. Any response would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umi Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Firstly, I want to congratulate your daughter and wish her the very best for the delivery.I, too, stopped the injections, heparin, that is, the night before my induction. The risk, as my doctor expained it, was of bleeding too much during delivery. But since I had an epidural and was seditary, he put be back on a very low dosage of heparin to avoid a small risk of clotting during labor.I hope that helps.Ufasaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mommas Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Yes that did help... so they might give her a low type heparin during late labor.... good to know... and I have been reading your entries and was so happy to hear about your new baby... Thank you so much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mommas Posted October 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Just to let you all know..that my daughter had a beautiful baby boy. They did induce her..but things were not progressing and she did have an epidural and ended up having a cesarian. She is feeling wonderful now and the baby is super great! It was a great relief when things went well and there were no major complications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Hurrah, congratulations to all the family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangefoot Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Congratuations! I'm glad they are both safe and well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Just wanted to wish you and your daughter a great big CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so glad that her baby has arrived safe and sound, enjoy your new grandson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kaprock Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Congragulations to you and your daughter!!!! It helps those of us wanting to have another baby be inspired!!!!~Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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