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Old 09-03-2013, 10:47 AM
annakkro annakkro is offline
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Hi there!
I'm Anna, age 28. I've had hydro since birth, and numerous complications and revisions (8 revisions in the last 3 yrs). Due to abdominal nerve damage in my abdomen from shunt being wrapped around my diaphragm for 9 months, my general practitioner thinks it would be "good self-care" to not have a child. I agree with her, because if I even have 2 days of stool in my intestines, the pressure is enough to cause shooting pain in my side and collarbone, just like when my shunt was wrapped. So it's likely that the pressure of a baby would be unbearable. Anyway, enough about my story. If you're on Facebook, I suggest you join this group called 'Women with Hydrocephalus' https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwithwater/ You can post all your questions about pregnancy etc. and all of the women will share their experiences. Also, this website is a study that they've done on pregnant women with hydrocephalus. http://www.hydrowoman.com I hope you find this helpful! Keep us posted on your journey.
Cheers,
Anna
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