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Pregnancy<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||21px|||” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#252525″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Hey there, mama-to-be! Are you worried about blood clots during pregnancy?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s the quick answer: Pregnancy does raise your chances of getting a blood clot, but most women don\u2019t have any trouble if they know what to watch for and take care of themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019m an\u00a0obstetrician at Mamata Fertility Hospital<\/a>\u00a0in Secunderabad, and I\u2019ve seen how scary this topic can feel\u2014especially if you\u2019re already juggling a million questions about your baby and your health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019re not alone in this!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, I\u2019ll explain what blood clots are, why pregnancy makes them more likely, and how you can figure out your own risk. We\u2019ll walk through real stories from my patients, clear up confusion, and give you easy steps to stay safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n My goal?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To help you feel calm, informed, and ready to enjoy this special time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s dive in together!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/circadian-ca.in\/mamata\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Understanding-Your-Risk-for-Blood-Clots-with-Pregnancy.webp” alt=”Understanding Your Risk for Blood Clots with Pregnancy” title_text=”Understanding-Your-Risk-for-Blood-Clots-with-Pregnancy” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”TABLE OF CONTENTS” content_max_width=”100%” disabled_on=”on|on|on” module_class=”table-on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_link_font=”||||||||” body_link_text_color=”#001d3d” body_ul_text_color=”#b53a4b” body_ul_font_size=”18px” border_width_bottom=”1px” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text module_id=”a” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”40px||40px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Imagine your blood as a river flowing through your body\u2014it\u2019s supposed to keep moving to bring oxygen and nutrients everywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A blood clot is like a little dam that forms in that river, slowing or stopping the flow. Normally, your body makes clots to stop bleeding\u2014like when you cut your finger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But during pregnancy, clots can sometimes form when they\u2019re not needed, and that\u2019s when we need to pay attention.<\/span><\/p>\n If a clot gets stuck in the wrong place\u2014like your legs or lungs\u2014it can cause problems. It\u2019s rare, but it\u2019s serious, so understanding your risk is a smart move for you and your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”b” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”20px||20px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pregnancy changes your body in amazing ways to grow your little one, but those changes can also make clots more likely. Here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p>\n These changes are normal and usually fine, but they do bump up your clot risk a little\u2014about 5 to 10 times higher than when you\u2019re not pregnant. Don\u2019t panic, though\u2014it\u2019s still pretty rare, happening to about 1 or 2 out of every 1,000 pregnant women.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”c” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”20px||20px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Not every mom-to-be has the same risk. Some things make clots more likely for you than for others. Let\u2019s go through them:<\/span><\/p>\n A 36-year-old expectant mother came to me at Mamata Fertility Hospital. She was 7 months pregnant with twins and worried because her mom had a clot years ago. She\u2019d been sitting a lot at work too. We checked her legs\u2014no clots yet\u2014but her risk was higher. I gave her some gentle exercises, and she\u2019s doing great now. Knowing her risks helped us stay ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”c” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”20px||20px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Okay, so how do you know if a clot\u2019s happening? Here\u2019s what to watch for:<\/span><\/p>\n Case Discussed<\/b>: A 29-year-old, Priya, called us in a panic at 8 months pregnant. Her left leg was swollen and hurt to touch. We brought her in fast\u2014sure enough, a small clot in her leg. We started her on safe medicine, and she delivered a healthy boy a few weeks later. Spotting it early made all the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”d” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”20px||20px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Clots can cause trouble if they block blood flow where it\u2019s needed. Here\u2019s what might happen:<\/span><\/p>\n The good news? Most moms with clots, when caught early, go on to have healthy babies. It\u2019s all about knowing what to do.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”d” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”20px||20px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Some situations during or after pregnancy can nudge your risk higher:<\/span><\/p>\n Another, a 33-year-old pregnant lady, had a C-section with us. She was overweight and stayed in bed a lot after. A week later, she felt breathless. We found a lung clot, treated it fast, and she\u2019s fine now\u2014her baby too. Her risk went up post-delivery, but we got it under control.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”d” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”20px||20px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You\u2019ve got power here\u2014I promise! Here\u2019s what you can do to keep clots at bay:<\/span><\/p>\n Checklist for Safety<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FkQuawiGWUw” image_src=”https:\/\/circadian-ca.in\/mamata\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/video-blog.webp” play_icon_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text module_id=”e” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”20px||20px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Don\u2019t wait if something feels off. Reach out if:<\/span><\/p>\n A 31-year-old was 6 months pregnant when she noticed her calf felt tight. She ignored it for a day, then called us. Good thing\u2014she had a small leg clot. We treated it with safe shots, and she delivered at full term. Listening to her body saved the day.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”e” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”20px||20px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If we think you might have a clot, we\u2019ll do simple tests:<\/span><\/p>\n Everything we do is designed to keep you both healthy\u2014no guesswork here.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”e” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#001d3d” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”|800|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#252525″ header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”20px||20px||true|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”27px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.2em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you can do right now:<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019re reading this because you care about your baby and yourself\u2014that\u2019s huge. You\u2019ve got all the info in one place now\u2014no more digging through endless pages. If anything\u2019s still on your mind, let\u2019s sort it out together.<\/span><\/p>\n At Mamata Fertility Hospital in Secunderabad, we\u2019ve helped moms through pregnancies with all kinds of risks\u2014clots included.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ve got the tools and the heart to guide you. Worried about something?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re just a call away, ready to listen and help.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Dr Aarti Deenadayal Tolani” image=”https:\/\/circadian-ca.in\/mamata\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blo.webp” image_icon_width=”60%” icon_alignment=”left” module_class=”profile-blog” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|800|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#b53a4b” header_font_size=”17px” header_line_height=”1.3em” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”15px” body_link_font=”|800|||||||” body_link_text_color=”#0048bc” image_icon_custom_margin=”||-15px||false|false” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||45px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|true” custom_css_free_form=”.profile-blog a {|| font-weight: 700;|| color: #0048BC !important;|| padding: 10px 30px;|| border: 1px solid #048;|| border-radius: 30px;||||}” global_module=”583″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n MBBS, MS ( OBGYN), FICOG<\/strong><\/p>\n Clinical Director, Scientific In- Charge & Fertility Consultant with 15+ years Of Experience<\/p>\n\n
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What Are Blood Clots, and Why Should You Care?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Why Does Pregnancy Increase Blood Clot Risk?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Who\u2019s More Likely to Get Blood Clots?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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What Do Blood Clots Feel Like?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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How Can Blood Clots Affect Your Pregnancy?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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What Raises Your Risk Even More?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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How Can You Lower Your Risk?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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When Should You Call a Doctor?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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How Do We Check for Clots?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Your Next Steps: Feel Strong Today<\/b><\/h2>\n
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