tof pregnancy

[LM]

Should women in early 30's with TOF,stear clear of pregnancy?
I have 2 leaky valves, tricuspid and pulmonary, mild to moderate.
Would it be unwise to be pregnant before valve replacements? I was told several years ago, to have a tubal, which I did. I was considering reversal.

[scooterantolik]

I am a TOF patient, turning 30 this year.  I had my daughter 2 1/2 years ago.  They said I was a high risk pregnancy.  I think my heart handled the stress well however I was told I was not allowed to push/labor and had a planned C-section.  I was also put on bed rest at 7 months old and had our baby 5 weeks early.  Wheather or not these pregnancy complications were related or not.....I'm not sure.  I was told that everytime I get pregnant it's like taking 5 years of life off due to my heart condition.  I'd trade 5 years any day for our daughter and I don't regret it for one second.

[Cleveland Clinic, MD]

This is somewhat unchartered teritory but the general feeling is to avoid pregnancy.  However, the final decision is between you and your cardiologist.  Best wishes.

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