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Now you would expect, a disease or condition can lead to complications for you and your unborn baby. So, you need to be very careful about your health. However, sometimes a genetic disease can lead to nasty complications and you and your child's health in danger. One such condition is the Marfan syndrome. So, here, we talk about everything related to Marfan syndrome and pregnancy.
What is Marfan syndrome?
Marfan syndrome is popular as a genetic disorder that is inherited from a parent. The disturbance causes multiple abnormalities in the connective tissue of the body, in particular in skeletal and cardiovascular system. You may suffer from abnormalities in the bones, ligaments, blood vessels, lungs, skin and eyes. cardiovascular abnormalities due to Marfan syndrome are severe during pregnancy, as they can affect the aorta and make you suffer from heart problems. So, you need to be very careful while waiting (1).
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Causes Of Marfan Syndrome In Pregnancy:
Marfan syndrome results in pregnancy due to a defect in the gene that produces fibrillin. Fibrillin is one of the vital proteins necessary to maintain the elasticity, resistance, and the function of connective tissue in your body. A defect in the gene that produces automatically affects the connective tissue that makes you suffer from Marfan syndrome, while waiting (2).
Symptoms Of Marfan Syndrome In Pregnancy:
The symptoms of Marfan syndrome in pregnancy vary greatly. Some pregnant women may experience only the mild effects of the disease, while others may suffer from life-threatening problems. Find
here are some of the common symptoms of Marfan syndrome:- cardiac murmurs
- sternum that dips inwards or protrudes outward
- loose joints
- extreme myopia and other vision problems
- slim body frame
- painful, weak legs
- abdominal pain
- enlarged aorta
- risk of aortic dissection or rupture
- aortic regurgitation
- the stress on the aorta make your heart pump more blood than usual.
- pulmonary complications (3)
If you suffer from any of the above symptoms during pregnancy, consult your doctor as soon as possible
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treatment of Marfan syndrome in pregnancy :.
following the health tips and regular doctor visits can help you deliver a healthy baby, even if you tend to suffer from the symptoms of Marfan syndrome. Here are some effective treatments that you may need to follow while waiting.
1. See an obstetrician:
Your pregnancy can stress your heart as you are suffering from this disorder. So, you need to see an obstetrician expert to find effective solutions to prevent the risk of heart problems, while waiting (4).
2. Follow a balanced diet:
Having a balanced diet can help maintain and enjoy a healthy pregnancy despite suffering from this disorder. Following a balanced diet prevents the risk of development of heart problems. So, make sure your diet during pregnancy contains all the essential nutrients in the right amounts (5).
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3. Medications:
Doctors would refrain from prescribing your certain medications, which are usually effective for the treatment of Marfan syndrome during pregnancy, since there is a risk of birth defects and fetal loss. So, if you need anticoagulation while waiting, your doctor may prescribe heparin as it does not affect the placenta and does not cause birth defects in the unborn child. Your doctor will advise you to stop taking heparin for about 24 to 48 hours around the time of delivery (6).
4. Surgery:
The doctor may recommend surgery to repair or replace the aortic valve if the health problem is serious. However, it depends on your state of health and the safety of your unborn child since she is pregnant (7).
Do you suffer from symptoms of Marfan syndrome while waiting for? How did you treat it effectively? Tell us. Share your experiences with other moms-to-be suffer from this disorder. Leave a comment below
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