In this episode you'll learn why we prescribe baby aspirin, who should take it and how much. Low-dose aspirin (81 mg/d a.k.a. baby aspirin) reduces the frequency of preeclampsia, as well as related adverse pregnancy outcomes (preterm birth, growth restriction), by approximately 10-20%. Low-dose aspirin should be started after 12 weeks and ideally before 16 weeks and continued daily until delivery. Low-dose aspirin is recommended for: Pregnant individuals with one or more of the following risk factors: History of preeclampsia Carrying more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc) High blood pressure that was present before pregnancy (chronic hypertension) Type 1 or 2 diabetes that was present before pregnancy Kidney disease Autoimmune disease (ie, systemic lupus erythematous, antiphospholipid syndrome) Pregnant individuals with 2 or more of the following risk factors: Having your 1st baby Obesity (ie, body mass index > 30) Family history of preeclampsia (ie, mother or sister) Black race (as a proxy for underlying racism) Lower income Age 35 years or older Personal history factors (eg, low birth weight or small for gestational age, previous adverse pregnancy outcome, >10-year pregnancy interval) In vitro fertilization Learn how to make a birth plan the right way in my FREE class - drnicolerankins.com/birth-plan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy