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Does Lovenox Affect 36 Weeks Of Pregnancy ?

I am 36 weeks pregnant and i have DVTS in both myy legs i found out when i was 8 weeks pregnant so i have been on lovenox injections this whole pregnancy .My doctor has told me my baby is on the small side and the atomic fluid is low around the baby so i have to get an induction.. i was wanting to know did the lovenox cause this to happen?
Tue, 10 Jan 2012
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welcome to hcm
thanks for the query
Lovenox does not cross the placenta (to the developing fetus) in humans, so it is not expected to increase the risk of anomaly in the fetus
it is generally given for DVT
take care
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Does Lovenox Affect 36 Weeks Of Pregnancy ?

hello, welcome to hcm thanks for the query Lovenox does not cross the placenta (to the developing fetus) in humans, so it is not expected to increase the risk of anomaly in the fetus it is generally given for DVT take care