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Janice
Hi everyone.
First time posting to the group. I had been tired all my life, but it was only when I was 27 that I found out that it was because I had mitral valve prolapse with severe mitral regurgitation. I did well for some time, but I got significantly worse after the birth of my son 11 months ago. I underwent urgent St. Jude mitral valve replacement 5 months after the birth of my son, after a prolonged surgery with a failed repair attempt. My husband and I were quite discouraged when we found out how difficult and dangerous it might be to have additional children with the new valve and the blood thinners. Has anyone been pregnant with an artificial valve? I would love to hear some stories as my husband and I determine whether we should attempt to have another child.
Look forward to a reply,
Janice
First time posting to the group. I had been tired all my life, but it was only when I was 27 that I found out that it was because I had mitral valve prolapse with severe mitral regurgitation. I did well for some time, but I got significantly worse after the birth of my son 11 months ago. I underwent urgent St. Jude mitral valve replacement 5 months after the birth of my son, after a prolonged surgery with a failed repair attempt. My husband and I were quite discouraged when we found out how difficult and dangerous it might be to have additional children with the new valve and the blood thinners. Has anyone been pregnant with an artificial valve? I would love to hear some stories as my husband and I determine whether we should attempt to have another child.
Look forward to a reply,
Janice