Peg wrote:

Personally, I'd feel a little uncomfortable starting heparin during labour.
What is there to gain if you could have your 1st dose immediately after the
baby is born (assuming you are not haemorrhaging!) ?

Exactly! Why start at labor, when there's a possibility
that an epidural or a c-section might become necessary?
From what I understand, when you have these issues,
the safest possible birth (barring other medical complications)
is a very low interention birth, where you're free to move
about (discouraging clots from forming), drink freely
(so you stay nice and hydrated) and lower the risk of
any operative procedures.

Best wishes,
Ericka