does blood flow through the heart during pregnancy increace? what are the risks to a defective valve?
Question by Mary J: does blood flow through the heart during pregnancy increace? what are the risks to a defective valve?
I have a defective aortic valve, eventually needing a replacement. I’m 35 and want to plan a pregnancy. What are my risks during pregnancy.
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Answer by bopbo
I know that blood flow does increase during pregnancy, but this is really something you need to talk with your doctor about.
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