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Enoxaparin in 3rd trimester
I am 5 months pregnant and has been prescribed Enoxaparin till delivery.
Is it safe for baby as injection site of the Abdomen is very close to the baby.
What should be the preferred site in 3rd trimester ? Abdomen is fine from safety point of view or should I mandatory switch to thighs/arm.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
This has to stop at 34 weeks
Yes abdomen is fine from safety point of view
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Dr. Ashritha Thadishetty
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its ok u can take on abdomen oblique yo umbilicus and arm deltoid or thigh u can take anywere
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It’s safe during pregnancy
You can use any site abdomen, thighs or arms
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