the bottom line is that aspirin is sometimes but only rarely and judicially prescribed during pregnancy. unless your doctor prescribes it you should avoid taking aspirin altogether. it is a challenge to keep up with the ever changing rules of which foods beverages and medications (including low dose aspirin) can be safely taken by pregnant woman. the use of aspirin during pregnancy is controversial and generally discouraged unless health conditions in the mother exist so that the benefits of using a low dose aspirin regimen outweigh possible risks. the risks may include: possible lengthening of both the pregnancy and labor which may lead to complications during birth aspirin interferes with a person’s blood's clotting ability. taking aspirin during pregnancy (especially after 32 weeks) can contribute to both mother and fetus bleeding. aspirin can also cause the premature closure of a baby's heart vessels which can lead to high blood pressure in the baby's lungs. increased risk of miscarriage aspirin can interact with other medications and might be dangerous for pregnant women with specific medical conditions. the benefits may include: some research has shown that certain women at high risk for preeclampsia women with chronic hypertension severe diabetes or kidney disease or women who had severe preeclampsia in a prior pregnancy may benefit from low-dose aspirin therapy. in conclusion the benefits of a pregnant taking aspirin are specific only to certain patients with specific medical needs. all medications including over-the-counter lose dose aspirin should not be taken by a pregnant woman without their doctor’s approval.
i am 23 weeks pregnant and i am taking low dose aspirin and labetaloltablet everday. is it advisable