I'm now 30 and my first pregnancy was high risk due to a rare brain condition called AVM for short, that ruptured at 4 1/2 months pregnant with my son who is almost 5 and I'm wanting baby number 2 and would like to find out if I'd still be high risk since I had 2 brain surgeries and it's gone now. I'd also like to know other Mom's that have had an AVM. I know that's a lot to say but I can't read what I've already written.. Any/all advice and questions welcome.
since i don't have an MD license, all i've got is my crystal ball.
want i should take a look?
khairete
S.
I think your doctor would know better if you are still high risk than we would.
You need to talk to your doctor/surgeon, we aren't neurologists!
I think this is a topic you need to discuss with your doctors. Only they can run tests and give you answers if you are still considered high risk.
We're just moms in a parenting site here and not qualified to answer your question at all. Even if someone had a similar situation, it would still mean nothing toward your personal health and risks.
Best wishes to you and go see your Dr. specialists!!!
Welcome to mamapedia, B..
This is a question for your OB/GYN and neurosurgeon.
I've found a website for AVM people and pregnancy...have you joined it??
http://www.avmsurvivors.org/group/pregnancyandavm
Personally? I would ask my doctors and go off their advice. Especially if my first child was born pre-mature. I'd consider adoption as well. I'd want to be around for my kids...not dead trying to give birth to them. Sorry if that sounds mean, but that's my opinion. Given your history that you have shared here, I would NOT do it. but that's me.
Good luck!
As others have said, no one on this board can really answer this question for you. You need to meet with your doctors, discuss the risks, and weigh whether or not you are healthy enough to withstand another pregnancy. I certainly hope you are.
Maybe there are AVM support groups or forums available? I just googled "AVM brain support group" and several listings popped up. http://www.avmsurvivors.org/ I'm sure the moms there will be able to give you better info, though I still think your docs are the only ones who can give you a green light.
Ask your docs. They know best. Good luck.
Talk it all over with your neurosurgeon and ob/gyn.
I'd be afraid there might be a spot they didn't find/fix and another pregnancy might put you at risk for a stroke.
Pregnancy puts an awful strain on your circulatory system.
You might be fine - or you might risk leaving your first born motherless.
We have our one son and we're quite happy this way.
He's so glad he has no siblings.
If you have a high risk factor, maybe using a surrogate would help you have child nbr 2 with minimum health risks to yourself.
I'd think a visit with the Neurologist would be in order. That doc is the only one that would know how much risk you'd be in.
No other doc would know anything about it. You need to visit with the doc who did the care throughout your surgeries.
