I'm looking for a little info/opinions on the use of 'low dose ASA (81mg)' to 
try to prevent PIH in a nursing and pregnant mom.  Mom (me btw if that 
matters - lol) is 19wks with a history of PIH in all three previous pregnancies 
and trying to avoid/delay it in this one as long as possible.....my OB put me 
on 81mg ASA (have yet to start - just bought it today and read the leaflet 
which says not to use while pregnant (or at least the last trimester unless 
advised by physician) or nursing - standard CYA statement I'd assume) but I 
don't think he realised that I'm still nursing my 3y3m old (mostly at nights) 
and my almost 7yo (once or twice a day) when he did.

I know that you aren't supposed to give a child ASA, and that ASA crosses 
over into breastmilk, but what are the risks outside of a 'fever-producing 
illness' (which is all I have been able to find info on so far)?  And how big of 
a risk is there really when the child is nursing so little (as opposed to a FT 
Newborn) and on the low-dose (as opposed to regular/extra strength 
doses)?  

Do the benefits to mom out-weigh the risks to the child(ren) is I guess what 
I'm looking for here....

Thanks for your time - Any and all input is appreciated.  Thanx.

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