You may be eligible for TIPPS if you meet all of the four criteria listed below:

1.   You are pregnant or planning to have a baby soon

2.   You have had any of the following pregnancy complications:

·   Recurrent miscarriages

·   Stillbirth

·   Pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnancy where protein leaks into the urine)

·   Very small birth weigh baby (called intrauterine growth restriction)

·   Bleeding in the placenta before delivery (called abruptio placenta)

·   Family history of blood clots in the legs or lungs

·   Personal history of phlebitis or blood clots in the legs or lungs

3.   You have a confirmed thrombophilia

·   Thrombophilias are a common group of disorders that lead to an increased tendency to develop blood clots

·   If you don't know whether you have a thrombophilia, your doctor can make arrangements to have you tested.

o  For more information about thrombophilia, click here.

4.   You are 18 years of age or older

If you are interested in taking part in TIPPS, or would like more information, please contact us