I had endocarditis some time ago and now we are thinking about trying for a baby. Im a little scared about how my heart will handle pregnancy. Will discuss with my cardio also but wanted to hear if anyone faced this.
I know how much you want answers when planning a baby, I've been there. But with a heart condition like this, the right people to guide you are your specialists who know your full history. Please get a preconception check up, they'll help you plan safely. Thinking of you.
This is really a question for your heart doctor along with a gynac, not something to decide on your own. They will check your heart's condition and tell you the safest way and timing to conceive. Do get a proper pre pregnancy consultation, its worth it.
Heart conditions and pregnancy need a coordinated plan between a cardiologist and an obstetrician. Whether and when its safe really depends on your specific situation, so an honest sit down with both doctors is the right step. They handle such cases regularly.
Anything involving the heart during pregnancy really needs proper specialist guidance, please dont rely on community answers for this. Endocarditis affects the heart valves and pregnancy puts extra load on the heart, so its something you must plan with both your cardiologist and gynac before conceiving.
