Hi, i found out at my 16 week scan that my baby has a large AVSD. The doctors said she will need surgery at 2 year old but seem optimistic that she will live a normalish life. I am finding the pregnancy rather stressful and have had severe morning sickness and fatigue. Im worried im not eating as healthy as i want to due to nausea and not excersing enough and want any advice from anyone who's been through this as to what i should be doing while pregnant to help support my baby.
It's tough news to hear, but know you are doing just fine. It's not your fault, it's nothing to do with your diet or exercise, so don't get too hung up on what your are eating or doing. Just try to take each day, and eat what you can, and don't sweat if the only thing you can keep down is dry toast - your body will prioritise your babies needs over your own.
Keep taking your vitamins, and rest when you can. Listen to what your body is telling you! Your sickness should ease in time, and then you can eat properly again - with a few added treats as well! Listen to your consultant, and don't start googling! When baby is born they'll probably do further tests, and then they'll put a plan in place. Until then, do your best to be reassured they they know of the potential issue already, so it can be monitored.
It's not an unusual thing, so the doctors will have plenty of experience to go on. Thankyou very much, that means a lot. I have made the mistake of googling and got myself very upset, but the consultants have for the moment advised a more positive picture than some of the things ive read online so im going to take your advice and not google!!
Maybe its a sign that i just need more rest? You were probably getting a bit more rest with your first - no older siblings to run about after…. And if you have questions, no matter how silly you think they maybe, ask your medical team. They will support you, and that will help keep your worries at bay. Hi Op, congratulations on your pregnancy! My daughter has a heart condition not avsd though I am very family with this condition due to multiple 'heart mum' friends ; hers was diagnosed when I was 16 weeks pregnant and the things they told me, such as how stable she would be at birth and when she would require surgery, were incredibly accurate so the fact that they don't think baby will need surgery until age 2 is incredibly positive.
