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I am 37 weeks pregnant today... In few days i am going for c sec.. I am on low molecular weight heparin injection since day 1.. My doc told me to stop heparin only a day before c sec... I mean if c sec is on wednesday... Take it till Monday and stop it from Tuesday... I have heard that heparin needs to be stopped much before one day.
I need u docs suggestion when should i stop.it??? Shall i go with my doc to stop it 1 day before c sec or I need to stop it much before...
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Yes stopfrom tuesday
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It should be stopped 12 hrs before surgery ideally. So don’t worry . Continue as advised
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Connect please
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Dr. V.Suguna
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
U can stop 3to 4 days before c.section
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
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18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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