It could be that he doesn't have the factor in his blood to make it clot...So I highly suggest finding out if you have it, so when you go into labor, they'll know what to do.

I have vonwillebrand factor 8, and its also genetic and makes it harder for my blood to clot. So when I go into labor, they'll have to make special precautions, and have extra blood on hand just in case.

Thanks for the info. If I do have it, it sounds like they will put me on blood thinning medication. Opposite of what you have!

Hi,
My sister, aunt, cousin, and grandmother all have factor V leiden. I have done a lot of research on it. It can cause you to develop blood clots (although most people never have any symptoms). If your father has it, you have a 50% chance of having it also. Unless you have had trouble with blood clots in the past, they may not put you on blood thinners (it just depends on the doctor). Good luck with everything!