I was diagnosed as having a gene mutation called PAI 1 a few months ago. The doctor has prescribed Lovenox during this pregnancy. I haven't met with her yet but she called in the prescription so that I can meet with a nurse to obtain instructions on how to inject myself.



Is this something I inject in my belly fat? Did your insurance cover it? (mine is covering all but $80...that's still costly for my family) Does it obtain easier throughout the pregnancy? Are there dietary restrictions????



I'll do whatever I have to do to bring this baby/babies to full term (my last miscarriage turned out to be twins)...just curious about the details.

I have injected Lovinox a lot times into my husband. it was not for pregnancy. He had heart attacks and operations and I did it for I believe 4-6wks. It is a blood thinner. I don't know why they woudn't use an oral blood thinner unless they need an immediate reaction. I did inject it in his belly,but that seems odd to do with a baby in there. the needle is wonderful size and you end up all bruised because you bleed under the skin. I did the injection sites in a clock pattern,so I didn't hit the same place twice.Make certainly you obtain a visiting nurse to do it at the start and to teach you how to do it so you would be comfortable with it. I am an RN and did not need anybody showing me,but I have taught a lot people to do it. Our insurance company paid for some of it,but I can't bear in mind how much. Good Luck.