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What Causes Recurrence Of Heart Problems In Foetus In Both My Pregnancies?

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my wife got preganant twice & 1 time my son died after 15 months due to brady cardia & in the recent pragancy doctor asked us to abort at 6.5 month as baby heart bits were abnormal, one valve was absent & liquid formation around heart was more. I request you to provide us advice to go forward. We have also carry out the cromosome test. report is ok.

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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
First of all let me tell you that in the midst of all the problems, it 's good to hear that Chromosome reports are normal- i think you are talking about your and your wife's reports.
Secondly medical studies show that recurrence rate is 2-4% in next pregnancy depending on heart problem.
But if 2 prior children are affected risk of recurrence rises to 10%.
Only medical advice is to go for pre conception counseling- Use of Folic acid, Vit B12, micro nutrient supplementation from 3 months before planning pregnancy. Rubella vaccine shot, 3 months before planning pregnancy.
I am sorry to say but , doing baby's 2 D echo and color Doppler by expert cardiologist, at 16,18, 22 weeks is what we can do just to detect it at the earliest.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
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What Causes Recurrence Of Heart Problems In Foetus In Both My Pregnancies?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic. I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options. First of all let me tell you that in the midst of all the problems, it s good to hear that Chromosome reports are normal- i think you are talking about your and your wife s reports. Secondly medical studies show that recurrence rate is 2-4% in next pregnancy depending on heart problem. But if 2 prior children are affected risk of recurrence rises to 10%. Only medical advice is to go for pre conception counseling- Use of Folic acid, Vit B12, micro nutrient supplementation from 3 months before planning pregnancy. Rubella vaccine shot, 3 months before planning pregnancy. I am sorry to say but , doing baby s 2 D echo and color Doppler by expert cardiologist, at 16,18, 22 weeks is what we can do just to detect it at the earliest. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks.