{"id":17584,"date":"2019-09-13T20:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T14:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=17584"},"modified":"2021-01-14T15:10:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T09:40:10","slug":"blood-clot-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/blood-clot-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood Clot During Pregnancy: Is it Normal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Is blood clotting during pregnancy is normal? Yes, it&#8217;s normal when the <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/know-more-about-balanced-diet-for-pregnant-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">women get pregnant<\/a> she starts facing some hormonal changes due to the pregnancy, blood clotting is also the part of it. But yes, if the clot colour is changing constantly then it creates a problem. In this blog, we mentioned some important facts about blood clotting during pregnancy. To know more, read the entire blog.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/10-essential-vitamins-for-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">10 Essential Vitamins for Women That You Need to Know About<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Define Blood Clot:<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A blood clot usually begins when the body sends cells, called platelets, to block the flow of blood. Generally, it occurs when you have a deep cut and bleeding continuously.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Symptoms of Blood Clots during Pregnancy:<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The symptoms of blood clots include:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Swelling or pain in one side of the leg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain which worsens when you walk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veins which look larger than normal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Problems Can Blood Clots Cause During Pregnancy?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you already dealing with a blood clot or thrombophilia called antiphospholipid syndrome, then you be more likely to have complications which can affect your health and <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/food-for-6-month-baby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your baby\u2019s health<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Clots in the placenta:<\/strong> The placenta grows in the uterus (womb) and supplies the baby with food and oxygen through the umbilical cord. Clotting\u00a0in the placenta can stop blood flow to the baby and harm the baby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Growth restriction:<\/strong> This condition refers to when the baby grows poorly in the womb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miscarriage:<\/strong> This condition happens when a baby dies in the womb before completing 20 weeks of pregnancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Placental Deficiency:<\/strong> It happens when the placenta doesn\u2019t work as well as it should so the baby gets less food and oxygen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Preeclampsia: <\/strong>It is a condition which can happen after the 20th week of pregnancy or right after pregnancy. It generally happens when a pregnant woman has high BP and signs that some of her organs, like- <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/ckd-care\/how-well-do-you-know-your-kidneys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kidneys<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/acute-liver-failure-symptoms-and-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liver<\/a>, may not be working properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Smoking: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diabetes-care\/smoking-and-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smoking is injurious to health<\/a> as it also damages the lining of blood vessels, which can cause blood clots to form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>C- Section:\u00a0<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/normal-delivery-or-c-section\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">c-section is a surgery<\/a> in which the baby is born through a cut which the doctor makes in the belly and uterus. According to the research recommends that doctors help to prevent blood clots in women during a c-section. It includes using compression devices which put pressure on the legs to help keep the blood flowing during the c-section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dehydration:<\/strong> When you don\u2019t have a sufficient amount of water in the body. It causes blood vessels to narrow and the blood to thicken, which makes you more likely to have blood clots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Try not to move:<\/strong> This may suggest because you\u2019re on bed rest during pregnancy or recovering from surgery or an accident. Not moving for long periods of time can also lead to poor blood flow, which makes you more likely to have blood clots. Even sitting for long periods of time, like <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diabetes-care\/how-to-travel-with-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">when traveling<\/a> by car or plane, can increase the chances of having a blood clot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/facts-about-premenstrual-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Facts About Premenstrual Syndrome<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Do Blood Clots Go Away On Their Own?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A DVT or pulmonary embolism\u00a0can\u00a0take weeks or months to totally dissolve. Even a surface\u00a0clot, which is a very minor issue,\u00a0can\u00a0take weeks to\u00a0go away. If you have a DVT or pulmonary embolism, you typically get more and more relief as the\u00a0<b>clot<\/b> gets smaller.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Are Blood Clots Bad?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Clots are healthy and it&#8217;s lifesaving when they <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/blood-clot-during-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stop bleeding<\/a>. But they can also form when they aren&#8217;t needed and cause a heart attack, stroke, or other serious medical problems.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here, we have shared with you important information related to blood clotting during pregnancy. If your condition takes another path then <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/doctors\/dralkamalhotra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">consult an experienced gynecologist first<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/bed-wetting-habit-in-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Bed Wetting Habit in Kids: It Can Be A Warning Sign<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Is blood clotting during pregnancy is normal? Yes, it&#8217;s normal when the women get pregnant she starts facing some hormonal changes due to the pregnancy, blood clotting is also the part of it. But yes, if the clot colour is changing constantly then it creates a problem. 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