Antiphospholipid Syndrome in Pregnancy
What is it? Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) has been associated with a variety of medical problems in pregnancy; blood clots in arteries and veins (deep vein thrombosis), low platelets and both early (<12wks) and later fetal loss. This syndrome occurs secondary to the presence of maternal antiphospholipid antibodies: B2 glycoprotein 1, Lupus anticoagulant, and anticardiolipin. There […]