Can women with rheumatic heart disease get pregnant?

Patient's question:

I have been suffering from rheumatic heart disease. I always feel uncomfortable in my heart, and sometimes my heart beats too fast. When I'm nervous, I feel like I can't breathe and can't get enough air. I always feel restless and want to get pregnant. Can women with rheumatic heart disease get pregnant?

Doctor's answer:

Women with clear heart disease are generally not recommended to become pregnant. Pregnancy not only increases the burden on their own heart but also needs to consider that the existing heart disease may affect the blood supply to the fetus, thereby impacting the child's growth and development. From the perspective of eugenics, it is not advisable. However, it is also recommended that you consult with obstetric and gynecological physicians to comprehensively evaluate your current condition. It is not advisable to become pregnant without a thorough and detailed examination, as the risk is very high.

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