Clexane/Heparin and giving birth

[joeschmoesmum]

I am 31 weeks into quite an eventful pregnancy (following several miscarriages and other gynae mishaps) and have only just started discussing delivery with my OB (not in the UK).

I have also researched very extensively and it is mentioned in relation to Hughes Syndrome in some babies in a couple of texts/sources. It was also discussed by consultants at St Marys RMC (Leslie Regans team) with me - it isn't seen as a "clinical" issue, isnt universal and is comparative ie same gender siblings born with/without. In more cases than expected - but not universal by any means.
A bit like left handedness and scans (the Canadian research which showed a slight rise in left handedness after multiple scans). Not mentioned as a side effect because it isn't a problem and a slightly higher risk.

Just to clarify, I have spent years researching the reason behind why my DD is mentally and physically disabled. Not specifically the side effects of Clexane. I know the reasons behind my stroke, DVT's and PE's. A byproduct is that we, along with various childrens hospitals on both sides of the Atlantic have been trying to find the cause of her disabilities and the extensive diseases that she has and obviously have read a gazillion articles and snippets of information relating to disabilities in children born to Heparin Mothers. I didn't mean it to sound so flippant and as if short stature didn't link, I just hadn't come across it. But then again, having a gigantic child I guess I wouldn't look at that information. I should have looked at the size of her Father and known that it would be an impossible pregnancy and birth.

In any event. I think it's awesome that so many parents are researching options and reasons behind end results. Knowledge is crucial.

It's definitely crucial!
I hope you get to the answers you need soon!

I took warfarin while breastfeeding (which I did for a year). I'm not tall (5'3) but dd is the shortest in her class. Her father is 5'11. We are certainly not the shortest parents. Purely anecdotal, but interesting nonetheless.

Sounds like you've had quite the journey over the last 6 years mdpis3. Good luck with everything in the future.