Pregnancy on mechanical valve

[Superman]

I had five kids after having my valve replaced and going on warfarin. But my wife did all the hard work.

But seriously, congratulations on the new baby and best wishes as you adjust both your health and your home!

 

[Shiv]

Hi Shiv! Congratulations on your new baby!

Thanks

 

[EMJEF]

Anyone here who had a pregnancy on mechanical valve? Any experience?

I had a pregnancy in 2014 and had a 28 year old St Jude valve at the time. I had to inject twice daily with tinzaparin from a few days after my positive test (4 weeks) until about 4 weeks after baby born. Had appointments with consultant at RVI in Newcastle at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 17 weeks then after my 20 week scan I was pretty much there fortnightly for blood checks etc. Meant that we got loads of scan pics.

Baby boy born at 38 weeks by elective c section weighing 8lb 8oz. Did have a blood clot in wound 3 days later which required a trip back to theatre. But then discharged 4 days after that-had a temperature following this but couldn’t find an infection so once blood under control I was allowed to go.

Now have a wonderful 6 year old son. I am going to be having my mechanical aortic valve replaced soon but I did get it originally at 3 years old so after 34 years and growing into an adult and having this pregnancy it’s done me well.

 

[Shiv]

Baby is healthy 3 years old now

 

[Survived03]

That’s wonderful news. Busy I’m sure. Congratulations and what great personal experience you have shared.

 

[Chuck C]

Baby is healthy 3 years old now

Great to hear that!! Congratulations!

I'm sure that your input will be very helpful to other members who are contemplating having a pregnancy with a mechanical valve.