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 preeclampsiaCarrying 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 pregnancyKidney diseaseAutoimmune disease (ie, systemic lupus erythematous, antiphospholipid syndrome) Pregnant individuals with 2 or more of the following risk factors: Having your 1st babyObesity (ie, body mass index > 30)Family history of preeclampsia (ie, mother or sister)Black race (as a proxy for underlying racism)Lower incomeAge 35 years or olderPersonal 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 Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for 10% off your first order! - https://byheart.com/podcast * Check out HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE to get a code for 15% off your first order! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE to get 40% off through Jan 31st: https://ritual.com/DRNICOLE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy