In this episode you'll learn why we prescribe baby aspirin, who should take it and how much.
Low-dose aspirin (81 mg/d a.k.a. baby aspirin) reduces the frequency of preeclampsia, as well as related adverse pregnancy outcomes (preterm birth, growth restriction), by approximately 10-20%.
Low-dose aspirin should be started after 12 weeks and ideally before 16 weeks and continued daily until delivery.
Low-dose aspirin is recommended for:
Pregnant individuals with 2 or more of the following risk factors:
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