DVT with pregnancy

Blood Clots in Pregnancy: What Every Mum-to-Be Should Know | DVT Explained Did you know pregnant women are 4 to 5 times more likely to develop a blood clot? The risk is highest in the first 6 weeks after birth. In this episode, obstetrician Dr Einas Diab explains deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in pregnancy in simple, clear language. In this episode you’ll learn: ✅ What DVT is and how a blood clot forms ✅ Why pregnancy makes clots more likely, and how dehydration adds to the risk ✅ The red flags to watch for, and when it’s an emergency ✅ What can happen if a clot isn’t treated ✅ How a clot can affect your baby ✅ How DVT is diagnosed and safely treated in pregnancy ✅ Planning a pregnancy if you’ve had a clot before ✅ Common myths about clots and blood thinners