pregnancy with atrial tachycardia and svt

[Courtneyp]

Hello I’m just looking for some advice on pregnancy and giving birth with atrial tachycardia/svt I’ve been told I can have a baby but would need a plan and would need to be closely monitored as there are risks. Has anyone got any of their own experiences they could share with me please

Thank you

[DanniC88]

Hi there. First of hope your well and congratulations on your pregnncy. Sorry to hear of the situation your in. I was 36 weeks pregnant when i was diagnosed with sinus tachycardia back in 2019. Spent 5 days on a cardiac ward and the staff were fab. The midwife team came over to the ward everyday to listen in a baby too. I was instantly put on bisoprolol and was also told I needed a birth plan. I was induced at 40 weeks plus 3 days because of reduced baby movement. Had my waters broke but nothing happened so i had an early epidural and a drip and basically waited it out. I was also wired up to an ecg throughout. I delivered my son 9lb 6oz on 40weeks 6 days so alot of waiting it out 😁The early epidural was to keep my heart rate low and steady. One mistake they made though when they fitted the epidural they gave me a massive first initial dose then lay me flat on my back to feel my tummy. Then they quickly sat me bolt upright which caused a big drop in blood pressure and me feeling awful. They lowered me down and i was made to stay lying on my left until it stabilised. 2 days after delivery i checked my fitbit that id been wearing and throughout the whole process my heart rate stayed around 90-100 bpm. Not bad for labor.

Dont forget labor is roughly the equivalent of a marathon on a woman's body so by no means and easy ride.

I hope you get a plan sorted i didn't have alot of time to prepare but it went well. I asked about a c section when babe wasn't coming but was told no way.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello,

You can ask to be referred for pre pregnancy counselling. Most larger maternity units offer this type of service.

Here's an example of such a service.

rbht.nhs.uk/our-services/he...

Usually you will be cared for by a team of health professionals including a Cardiologist, Obstetrician and Midwife.

They will discuss with you your options and the safest way for your baby to be born, for both of you.

Good luck.