27th September 2021

A 33-year-old female with known antithrombin deficiency has recently discovered that she is pregnant

A 33-year-old female with known antithrombin deficiency has recently discovered that she is pregnant. This inherited thrombophilia was picked up on incidental screening, as her mother and maternal aunt both suffer from the condition. She has never experienced a venous thromboembolism.

Which of the following statements about thrombophilia and pregnancy is least accurate? Select ONE option only.