Factor V Leiden/Clotting Disorder & Epidural

Peg wrote:

The anaesthetist also said that the epidural catheter shouldn't be taken OUT
within 12 hours of a dose heparin. Apparently it increases the chances of
bleeding into epidural space, which is bad. So I made sure that I had my 1st
post partum heparin shot after the catheter was removed.

That was one of the things I was wondering about.
It seems to be in conflict with the OP's doctor's advice
that she should *start* heparin *during* labor, and that
it would be okay as long as she got an epidural before
heparin. Somehow, that just doesn't add up to me.

Best wishes,
Ericka