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is it possible for heparin to affect a baby when a pregnant woman is takin it

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PostPosted: 05/18/08 - 21:10    Post subject: is it possible for heparin to affect a baby when a pregnant Vote now! Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 05/28/08 - 09:33    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote
Heparin has long been used in anticoagulant therapy for a variety of conditions. It is a safe anticoagulant to use during pregnancy as it does not cross the placenta. Therefore, it poses no risk to the developing fetus.
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