I am currently 12 weeks pregnant and have had POTS for 2 years. I saw a cardiologist today as I wanted to make sure that my pregnancy progresses as normally as possible. As I experience tachycardia frequently, she recommended that I began a low-dose of beta blockers to keep my heart rate from climbing too high. In the past I have tried beta blockers, florinef, midodrine, etc......nothing really helped before. She also felt that my symptoms might improve with pregnancy due to the increase of blood volume. As for birthing option, she didn't think that I would have a problem with a vaginal delivery. Hope this helps. Congratulations.
Angi
Good afternoon all!
I originally started looking for more sites on POTS because i am 6 months pregnant, in the military and there is NO INFORMATION out there on being pregnant and dealing with POTS at the same time. My cardiologist and high risk pregnancy Dr. are perplexed at what type of birth would be best (C-Section/Vaginal) and also whether or not an epidural is ok. Also, I am just wondering if anyone has experienced being pregnant and having this condition at the same time, its very frustrating. Good news is that my baby BOY has been growing perfectly so far and there is seemingly no complications with him (Thank God!)
If anyone has been pregnant and had POTS PLEASE HELP!!!!
Pregnancy N Pots
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Hello,
I am currently 12 weeks pregnant and have had POTS for 2 years. I saw a cardiologist today as I wanted to make sure that my pregnancy progresses as normally as possible. As I experience tachycardia frequently, she recommended that I began a low-dose of beta blockers to keep my heart rate from climbing too high. In the past I have tried beta blockers, florinef, midodrine, etc......nothing really helped before. She also felt that my symptoms might improve with pregnancy due to the increase of blood volume. As for birthing option, she didn't think that I would have a problem with a vaginal delivery. Hope this helps. Congratulations.
Angi