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Baby Aspirin (Trying To Conceive)

Baby Aspirin May Help Prevent Miscarriages

 Blood Clots
Some of the most common first-trimester miscarriages that can occur are said to be because of chromosomal abnormalities, low progesterone and blood clots. Taking a baby aspirin once a day during the first trimester may help reduce blood clots. Is aspirin considered safe to take during pregnancy? Baby Center.com says, "In most cases, no. Some pregnant women are advised by their doctors to take  a low dose of baby aspirin to lower their risk of certain complications, but you shouldn't take aspirin without checking with your doctor. ..Some experts recommend women with a condition called antiphospholipid syndrome take a low dose of aspirin. This is diagnosed in women who have certain antibodies in their blood or history of blood clots" (The BabyCenter Editorial Team).

 Uterine Lining
According to Conceive Easy.com, "Baby Aspirin helps the uterine wall lining thicken to optimal thickness. This is supposed to help prevent miscarriages" (Granger). It is also said to help blood flow to the uterine lining. Baby Center.com says, "A few studies show taking baby aspirin around the time of conception and early pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage" (The BabyCenter Editorial Team). Alternative: If you're not a fan of taking aspirin, you can always try Pomegranate Juice to help thicken the uterine lining. Women are supposed to take it from cycle day 1 until ovulation, 1 glass a day. To find out more about Pomegranate Juice and thin uterine lining, click here.
Baby Aspirin Doses

Conceive Easy says, "The brand is not important, but the dosage is. Baby aspirin is only beneficial if taken in the right dose. This website recommends 81 mg. Any more and there is the risk of thinning the blood too much or causing other problems that could risk the pregnancy" (Granger). The website Baby Hopes.com does not recommend taking regular strength or extra strength every day because the high amount could cause internal damage when taken regularly...This website also recommends discussing with your doctor before starting this kind of therapy" (Reasons To Use Baby Aspirin If You Trying  To Conceive). According to Baby Center, "Most experts believe low-dose aspirin therapy is safe during pregnancy... Not everyone agrees on who is a good candidate for this treatment when it should begin and the optimal dose" ( The BabyCenter Editorial Team). That alone would make me nervous to put myself on a baby aspirin regimen without my health care provider's knowledge, approval, and close monitoring. 
Possible Baby Aspirin Side Effects 
According to Web MD, these are some possible side effects of baby aspirin (Common and Rare Side Effects for Baby Aspirin Oral):

Common
  • Conditions of excess stomach acid secretions
  • Feeling like throwing up
  • Heart Burn
  • Irritations of the stomach or intestines
  • Stomach Cramps
Rare
  • Anemia
  • Drowsiness
  • Hives
  • Itching 
  • Seizures
  • Wheezing
  • Rash
  • Redness of skin
  • Loss of appetite
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Ringing in the ears
Menstrual Cycle
In online forums, I have read that the baby aspirin can possibly:
  • Make your cycles longer
  • Make your period heavier
  • Give you larger clots

Aspirin Drug / Food Interactions

 Moderate Drug Interaction

  • Alcohol
"Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin" (Aspirin and Alcohol / Food Interactions).

  • Fish Oil (Omega 3 Fatty Acid)
"Fish Oil and other products containing Omega 3 Fatty Acid may rarely increase the risk of bleeding when combined with other medications that can cause bleeding, such as aspirin" (Aspirin Drug Interactions).

  • Bromelain 
"Bromelain might slow blood clotting. Taking Bromelain along with medications, such as aspirin, that slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding" (BROMELAIN: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, and Warnings).


 Minor Drug Interaction
  • Caffeine 
 Bibliography

 "Aspirin and Alcohol / Food Interactions." Drugs.com. Drugs.com, 15 Jan. 2016. Web. 28 Jan. 2016. <http://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/aspirin.html>.


"Aspirin Drug Interactions." Drugs.com. Drugs.com, 15 Jan. 2016. Web. 28 Jan. 2016. <http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/aspirin.html>.

"BROMELAIN: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings." WebMD. WebMD, LLC, 2016. Web. 29 Jan. 2016. <http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-895-BROMELAIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=895&activeIngredientName=BROMELAIN>.

"Common and Rare Side Effects for Baby Aspirin Oral." WebMD. WebMD, LLC, 2016. Web. 28 Jan. 2016. <http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-21688/baby-aspirin-oral/details/list-sideeffects>.

 Granger, Alyssia. "Reasons to Use Baby Aspirin While TTC." Conceiveeasycom Reasons to Use Baby Aspirin While TTC Comments. LBH Health Group, 11 Feb. 2013. Web. 28 Jan. 2016. <http://www.conceiveeasy.com/get-pregnant/reasons-to-use-baby-aspirin-while-ttc/>.

 "Reasons To Use Baby Aspirin If You Trying  To Conceive." Baby Hopes. Baby Hopes.com, 24 June 2014. Web. 28 Jan. 2016. <http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/reasons-to-use-baby-aspirin-if-you-are-trying-to-conceive.html>.

 The BabyCenter Editorial Team. "Is It Safe to Take Aspirin during Pregnancy?" Baby Center. Baby Center, L.L.C, 2016. Web. 28 Jan. 2016. <http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-take-aspirin-during-pregnancy_1357403.bc>.
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