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I am 26 weeks pregnant and had emergency cervical sutures placed at 19 weeks due to an incompetent cervix. At my 25-week scan, the baby's growth was lagging by 1 week, and there was mildly restricted blood flow in the umbilical artery. My doctor has advised daily heparin injections. Will these injections cause any harm to my baby, and are they safe during pregnancy?
In your situation, the daily heparin injections are usually given to improve blood flow to the placenta and help support the baby's growth, especially when there are signs of reduced blood flow in the umbilical artery. Low molecular weight heparin is commonly used during pregnancy and is generally considered safe for both the mother and baby when taken under a doctor's supervision. It does not cross the placenta, so it does not directly harm the baby. Your doctor has likely recommended it because the scan showed mild growth lag and restricted blood flow, and the aim is to improve circulation and reduce the risk of further complications. Since you already had cervical sutures placed for an incompetent cervix, close monitoring during pregnancy is very important. You should continue regular follow-up scans, take all medicines exactly as prescribed, maintain good hydration, eat a healthy protein-rich diet, and report symptoms such as abdominal pain, bleeding, leaking fluid, reduced baby movements, severe swelling, or headaches immediately to your doctor. Many women who receive heparin during pregnancy go on to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies with proper monitoring and care.
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