Aspirin recommended for some pregnant women

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Pham Thi Yen - Obstetrician - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Pregnant women at high risk of developing preeclampsia (which is a serious obstetric condition) should receive daily low-dose aspirin after the first trimester of pregnancy.

Aspirin also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). Aspirin is used to reduce fever and relieve pain ranging from mild to moderate pain such as muscle aches, toothaches, the common cold, and headaches.
Preeclampsia is a systemic pregnancy syndrome, caused by pregnancy from the 20th week of pregnancy, characterized by three symptoms: hypertension, proteinuria and edema.
The exact cause of preeclampsia is unclear and controversial, but researchers suspect it may have something to do with a problem with blood vessels that develop between the placenta and uterus, leading to vascular reactivity in pregnant women.
According to the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force, low-dose aspirin daily (81 mg) during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy can cause Significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia in high-risk women, and may also reduce the risk of pregnancy-related complications such as premature birth or low birth weight.

Pregnant women at high risk of developing preeclampsia include:
Having had preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy(s). Had high blood pressure or diabetes before pregnancy. Twins, triplets, or even more. Your doctor may also recommend daily low-dose aspirin for pregnant women with two or more moderate risk factors, including women who:
Are pregnant for the first time. Fat. Are over 35 years old, or are black women. Daily use of low-dose aspirin reduces the overall risk of preeclampsia by 24%, preterm birth by 14%, and fetal growth retardation by 20%. In addition, there is no evidence of any harm from daily low-dose aspirin use in pregnant women at high risk of developing preeclampsia. However, as with any other drug, before using low-dose aspirin daily pregnant women need to consult and be prescribed from a specialist.

Prevention of preeclampsia is a very important issue in obstetrics, because to completely treat preeclampsia there is no other way but to give women labor and delivery, thereby leading to other risks. for the baby if it is born too early (before the 34th week of pregnancy). Preeclampsia is associated with more than a third of serious complications in pregnant women, and in 15% of premature births.
According to researcher Jillian Henderson at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon, fetal growth retardation leads to low birth weight babies, or even pregnant women. forced to give birth early to avoid a life-threatening stroke.
Pregnant women with preeclampsia face an increased risk of life-threatening complications, such as stroke or organ failure. Fetal growth can be delayed due to lack of oxygen and nutrients, which can lead to low birth weight, premature birth or even stillbirth. Therefore, it is necessary to have good pregnancy management, early detection of women with high risk factors for timely and appropriate intervention.

At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure because of the companionship of the medical team throughout the pregnancy. When choosing Maternity Package, pregnant women can:
The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of qualified doctors Regular check-up, early detection of abnormalities Maternity package helps to facilitate the process. birthing process Newborns get comprehensive care

Article reference source: Webmd.com