Will I get to choose which medication I take?

No you will not be able to choose which medication to take. A computer system is used to randomly put each participant into either the aspirin or usual care group. However, you, your doctor and the study team will know what preventative treatment you are getting.

Is the medication safe while breastfeeding?

Yes, aspirin and low-molecular-weight heparin injections are both considered safe while breastfeeding.  Expert guidelines recommend that low doses of aspirin can safely be taken once daily during breastfeeding, but that higher doses of aspirin should be avoided. In the PARTUM trial, we will be using a low dose of aspirin and recommend taking only one pill of the study medication a day.

Can I still take anti-inflammatory pain medications, like NSAIDs?

Yes, you can still take NSAIDS if you are taking the study medication. We will ask you if you are taking NSAIDS, regardless of the group you are in. Some common NSAIDS include ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), naproxen (Naprosyn or Aleve) or Celebrex.

What are the symptoms of blood clots?

Please visit About Blood Clots to learn more. The research team and doctors are available to you at any point during the study to answer your questions and to discuss symptoms or concerns.