Prevenção de coágulos sanguíneos após o nascimento
Blood Clot, DVT, and PE—What Are They?
- A blood clot is a clump of blood that forms inside a blood vessel.
- A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein, most commonly in the leg. A DVT can be dangerous if part of the clot breaks off and travels to the lungs.
- A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a clot in the lungs. A PE can make it hard to breathe and can be life-threatening.
Signs of a Blood Clot
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have:
- Dor no peito ou pressão
- Dizziness/sudden weakness (feeling faint or passing out)
- Inchaço, vermelhidão ou dor em uma perna
- Trouble breathing or sudden shortness of breath
Why Am I at Risk for a Blood Clot after Birth?
O seu sangue coagula mais facilmente Durante a gravidez e após o nascimento. Isso ajuda a protegê-lo de sangramento excessivo durante o nascimento.
Your risk of a blood clot is highest in the first few weeks after birth. Some things can raise your risk even further, such as:
- A family history of blood clots
- Having had a blood clot in the past
- A health condition that makes your blood clot more easily
- Certain health problems during pregnancy or birth
- Having a cesarean birth (C-section) or another recent surgery
- Not being able to move around much
Your care team will look at your health and your birth to decide if you need extra attention or care to prevent a blood clot.
What Can I Do to Prevent a Blood Clot?
- Drink fluids. Drink enough water and other fluids to stay hydrated.
- Keep moving. Try to get up and walk often. If you are sitting or lying down for a long time, move your feet and legs.
- Wear compression stockings. Use these during the day to help blood flow and reduce swelling.
- Take Lovenox (enoxaparin) if it is prescibed for you.
What Is Lovenox?
Lovenox (enoxaparin) is a medicine that helps prevent blood clots. If you have a higher risk of a blood clot, your care team may prescribe it.
Lovenox is given as a small shot under the skin. It usually comes in a syringe that is ready to use. Your nurse will show you how to give the shot before you go home from the hospital.
How Long Will I Need to Take Lovenox?
- Many people who need Lovenox to prevent a blood clot take it for about 10 days after birth.
- You may need it for longer if you have a higher risk of blood clots.
- Finish all of the Lovenox shots you have been given.
Where Do I Give the Lovenox Shot?
- Give Lovenox in the fatty area of your belly.
- Choose a spot on the right or left side of your belly, at least two inches away from your belly button.
- Use a different spot each time.
- Do not give the shot in skin that is bruised, red, sore, hard, or has a scar.
What Should I Know while Taking Lovenox?
- It is common to have a small bruise where you give the shot.
- You may bleed or bruise more easily.
Step-by-step Instructions
- Lave as suas mãos.
- Choose a spot on your belly. Stay at least two inches away from your belly button.
- Clean the skin with an alcohol wipe. Let it dry.
- Remove the cap from the needle.
- Gently pinch a fold of skin between your fingers.
- Put the whole needle straight into the skin.
- Push the plunger down until all the medicine has been given.
- Remove the needle. Do not rub the area after the shot.
- Put the used syringe in a sharps container or empty plastic milk jug.
Contact your care provider if you have any questions about this medication.
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