Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis

Aspirin Prophylaxis in Pregnancy

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
1996


Recommendation

There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against the routine use of aspirin to prevent preeclampsia or intrauterine growth retardation in pregnant women, including those at high risk.


Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2nd Edition
Aspirin Prophylaxis in Pregnancy (PDF File, 70 KB)


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