Aspirin and Preeclampsia Risk
What does high risk mean?
Screening high risk for preeclampsia means that you have an increased chance of developing preeclampsia before you are 37 weeks pregnant.
Taking aspirin at bed time may help to decrease your risk of developing, or delay the development of, preeclampsia.
Aspirin (ASA)
When you screen high risk for pre-eclampsia, it is recommended that you take two (2) baby aspirin every night before bed (Aspirin 162mg at bed time). Aspirin has been shown to decrease the risk of developing preeclampsia and is safe to take during pregnancy.
To get the full benefit of aspirin, you must start taking it between 12-16 weeks of pregnancy. You will continue to take aspirin until you are about 36 weeks pregnant.
For more information on aspirin, and to determine if taking it is right for you, please talk to your health care provider.
You can also visit the Preclampsia Foundation website by clicking here for more information on preeclampsia and aspirin use.
Ask about aspirin.
When you are at high risk for preeclampsia you need to talk to your current health care provider about starting aspirin before you are 16 weeks pregnant.
This video may help you understand the importance of aspirin in decreasing your risk of developing preeclampsia.