1st April 2022

A 30-year-old woman at 32 weeks gestation develops an acute episode of pain, swelling and erythema in her right leg

A 30-year-old woman at 32 weeks gestation develops an acute episode of pain, swelling and erythema in her right leg. She is brought into the maternity assessment unit by her partner. She has never had anything like this happen before, and this is her second pregnancy. Duplex ultrasound of the leg finds a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). She is started on a treatment dose of low molecular weight heparin.

Which is the most appropriate advice to give her regarding the treatment?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.