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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

RPL results are in

We had our RPL testing done 2 weeks ago and got resluts today.
RPL=Recurrent pregnancy loss is defined as the loss of three or more pregnancies in a row. Yup that would be us or me i should say. Turns out I have very low folic acid levels and a blood clotting disorder.
studies have also suggested that being deficient in folic acid is associated with higher risk of early miscarriage. One 2002 study by Swedish researchers found that women with low folate levels had a significantly increased risk of having a miscarriage affected by chromosomal abnormalities. such as trisomy 16 (read previous post below)

Blood clotting disorders appear to play a role in 15% of all cases of recurrent miscarriage. Blood clotting disorders prevent the placenta from getting a proper blood supply during pregnancy, causing the fetus to die. This is often due to the presence of high levels of antiphospholipid antibodies (APA)--> special cells that are supposed to help our bodies attack foreign invaders. and anticardiolipin antibodies
If you do test high for antiphospholipid antibodies, like i did, the treatment is aimed at reducing the number of clots in your blood, and restoring blood flow to the placenta. Low-dose aspirin and the anticoagulant Heparin are often recommended.
Aspirin appears to help thin out the blood in women who are experiencing these problematic blood clots. When given in low doses, aspirin makes your blood platelets less sticky, allowing blood to travel more easily through the placenta to your baby
My numbers weren't so BAD that my doctor thinks with just the BA it should be enough, so no shots WAHOO and THANK GOD
I will have to continue P4 when i get my next BFP though just to be safe.
As for the folic acid I'm starting a prescription dose of 4mg plus the PNV!
Hey i'll pop as many pills as need and even get poked if it means finally having our baby!
I have to be thankful to the Lord for giving us answers that WE can easily fix.
And thank you to all of those who have kept us in your prayers!

1 comments:

Amy (TheGiggleWorm) said...

Vivian- you guys are in my thoughts. Maybe now you will be able to keep a pregnancy. {{HUGS}}