Thrombophilia in pregnancy increases the risk of serious complications, because it interferes in the blood circulation between the uterus and the placenta, being able to cause:
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), one of the leading causes of maternal death;
- Fetal growth retardation;
- Spontaneous abortion, with no apparent explanation;
- Fetal death;
- Preterm birth of the baby (less than 34 weeks);
- Severe preeclampsia;
- Placental abruption
It is important to remember that the pregnancy itself already causes changes in blood clotting which foster the development of deep vein thrombosis, even in women who do not have thrombophilia.
These coagulation changes are a mechanism of protection against bleeding at the time of delivery. The blood tends to coagulate more easily, which increases the risk of maternal thrombosis by up to 6 times.
However, provided that due care is taken, with appropriate medical A woman with thrombophilia may become pregnant.
See more about it in: Who has thrombophilia can get pregnant ?; Are there tests to detect thrombophilia during pregnancy?
For more information on the risks of thrombophilia in pregnancy, talk to your gynecologist / obstetrician.
