Cardiomyopathy of pregnancy

Cardiomyopathy during pregnancy is a very troublesome thing. First of all, it will affect the development of the fetus, and it will also affect the treatment of the disease. Therefore, when cardiomyopathy occurs during pregnancy, pregnant women should choose the treatment method according to the doctor's advice. If it is necessary to terminate the pregnancy for treatment, you must cooperate with the doctor, otherwise cardiomyopathy will affect the physical health of pregnant women, so pregnant women should judge based on the condition.

What are the symptoms of heart disease during pregnancy?

First of all, there will be different symptoms depending on the degree.

1. Mild

When expectant mothers move, they will feel palpitations, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. If monitored, they will find that the pulse is over 110 beats/minute, the respiration is over 24 times/minute, and a small amount of continuous moist rales can be heard at the bottom of the lungs.

2. More serious cases

At this time, the pregnant mother will experience coughing, hemoptysis, and pink foamy sputum, and even cyanosis of the lips and face can be seen. Even when sitting quietly to rest, she will feel a rapid pulse.

3. Severe cases

Pregnant mothers may experience tachycardia or atrial fibrillation. Moreover, when the blood is in a hypercoagulable state, coupled with heart disease, the increased venous pressure and venous blood stagnation can easily lead to embolism.

So, these are the common symptoms of heart disease during pregnancy. There will be different performances according to different stages, do you know?

What to do about heart disease during pregnancy?

First of all, I would like to remind you that if a mother has a family history of heart disease, remember to have a pre-pregnancy consultation to clarify the type, degree, and heart function status of the heart disease to determine whether pregnancy is really suitable.

In addition, the following preparations should be made:

1. Regular prenatal check-ups

During the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, prenatal check-ups should be conducted every 2 weeks. After 20 weeks, prenatal check-ups should be conducted once a week. If early heart failure is detected, the patient should be hospitalized for observation immediately.

2. Get enough rest

Pregnant mothers should ensure adequate rest and sleep no less than 10 hours a day, while avoiding emotionality and fatigue.

3. Eat in moderation

Many pregnant mothers think that they should eat more when they are pregnant. However, if the mother has heart disease during pregnancy, she should limit excessive nutrition and be moderate in her diet.

4. Be mentally prepared for childbirth

Since heart disease during pregnancy is a relatively special situation, pregnant mothers should fully consult the doctor's advice, objectively prepare themselves mentally for the delivery method, and choose the appropriate delivery method in advance. In principle, vaginal delivery is possible, but if other indications appear, cesarean section is the only option.

Facing heart disease during pregnancy is not an easy task!