On Thu, 30 Jun 2005, Rachel Myr wrote:

> Not living in the US, I have no idea what these substances are, and
> consequently no idea of what indication there is for their use in a
> woman who is 10 weeks pregnant without realizing it.  Can someone
> enlighten me, and anyone else in my situation?

If you mean Lovenox, that's enoxaparin, an anticoagulant.  Hale says it's
Pregnancy Category B and Lactation Category L3.  It hasn't been reviewed
by the AAP for breastfeeding compatibility.  Here's the manufacturer's
website, though... http://www.lovenox.com/professional/homeAction.do

Prometrium is progesterone.  Hale doesn't have it rated for pregnancy, but
it's L3 for breastfeeding... and the AAP says it's usually compatible with
breastfeeding.  Here's the manufacturer's website...
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/progesterone_ad.htm

Hope that helps.

Cee

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