I'm so sorry you're going through this. Unfortunately I don't have any experience or promising words. I too have a shunt and would like to get pregnant in the near future (age 27 now), but everything i've been reading as sounded so complicated. Who knows these complications could be the exception to the rule of a smooth pregnancy. Please please keep us in informed on how the labor progress so women like me can learn. Stay strong and trust yourself and your body. Hope to here from you soon.