Aspirin Use in Pregnancy
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG) recommends in its guideline’s aspirin 81 mg daily.To which group of pregnant women do the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG) recommend in its guideline’s aspirin 81 mg daily? Explain.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends low-dose aspirin (81 mg daily) for pregnant women who are at high risk or moderate risk of developing preeclampsia.
High-Risk Group (One or More Risk Factors)
ACOG recommends low-dose aspirin starting between 12 and 28 weeks of gestation (preferably before 16 weeks) for women with one or more of the following high-risk factors:
- History of preeclampsia, especially with adverse outcomes
- Multifetal gestation (e.g., twins, triplets)
- Chronic hypertension
- Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome)
Moderate-Risk Group (Two or More Risk Factors)
ACOG also suggests considering low-dose aspirin for women with two or more moderate-risk factors, including:
- First pregnancy
- Maternal age ≥35 years
- Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²)
- Family history of preeclampsia (mother or sister affected)
- Socioeconomic disadvantages or limited access to prenatal care
- Personal history of low birth weight or previous pregnancy complications…
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends low-dose aspirin (81 mg daily) for pregnant women who are at high risk or moderate risk of developing preeclampsia.
High-Risk Group (One or More Risk Factors)
ACOG recommends low-dose aspirin starting between 12 and 28 weeks of gestation (preferably before 16 weeks) for women with one or more of the following high-risk factors:
- History of preeclampsia, especially with adverse outcomes
- Multifetal gestation (e.g., twins, triplets)
- Chronic hypertension
- Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome)
Moderate-Risk Group (Two or More Risk Factors)
ACOG also suggests considering low-dose aspirin for women with two or more moderate-risk factors, including:
- First pregnancy
- Maternal age ≥35 years
- Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²)
- Family history of preeclampsia (mother or sister affected)
- Socioeconomic disadvantages or limited access to prenatal care
- Personal history of low birth weight or previous pregnancy complications…
