Pulmonary Embolism Support Group

By far the most common form of pulmonary embolism is a thromboembolism, which occurs when a blood clot, generally a venous thrombus, becomes dislodged from its site of formation and embolizes to the arterial blood supply of one of the lungs. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, pain during breathing, and more rarely circulatory instability and death.

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PE and pregnancy

deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello I am new to this site but I am not new to PE I was Dx with PE 3 years ago. Now I am thinking of having another baby and I am scared if my PE will came back has anyone had PE and then become pregnant can you tell me what was your dr. approach and treatment? Thank you,
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think talking it over with your ob would be a good place to start. My best friend was in your situation and her dr. prescribed Lovenox shots to start even before she conceived. I know you'll be fine.
MSM24
MSM24
I was told by my obgyn that if I got pregnant I needed to come in asap to get back on the lovenox shots. There is an earlier discussion about this topic if you look through the topics. But I agree with ivfrugal you need to talk to your ob. I would probably try to see a high risk ob just to be on the safe side.
MSM24
MSM24
heres the link

http://dailystrength.org/c/Pulmonary_Embolism/forum/821943-pregancy-history-pe
cupcakedecay
cupcakedecay
are u on anti coag. therapy on like coumadin already? Ive heard getting pregnant while coumadin is in your system is back for the baby. You say ur embolism was 3 years ago, so im guessing unless u have a genetic issue ur off coumadin, in that case I agree with the others levonox is the way to go, better be safe and sorry!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was told that a pregnancy would be fine as long as I worked with my hemotologist and OBGYN and took Lovenox throughout. I have heard that this yahoo group is a great place for those questions:
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FVL-PG
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had a PE while pregnant. I gave myself daily injections of herparin (Innohep) (coumadin/warfarin is bad for the developing baby). Stopped injections 24 hours before baby came, and then, once my baby girl was born, 12 hours later I was given heparin injection and coumadin. When INR was level, I stopped injections and just took my daily coumadin.

If you have any questions, let me know. I'm happy to share my experience.

Barbara
RetiredNavy02
RetiredNavy02
Meg,

Here is some information about pregnancy and blood clots which was written but a patient advocacy organization. The article may provide some insight and relief.

http://stoptheclot.org/Newsletters/FINAL_Spring%20Summer%2008%20Nwsl_WEB.pdf

Was your PE spontaneous or the result of any underlying condition (BC Pills, thrombophilia - clotting disorder)?

Here is another link which is a condensed article from the newsletter. Please note, on the right hand side of the screen after several Q&A which are helpful.

Regards,
Tom in Connecticut
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you all for the advise, I am not on meds at this time I did my treatment of heparin Lovenox ,coumadin did not work for me. My dr. only puts me on heparin when he this I may be at a high risk.



margaret
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