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[abaeven7]

31 yrs old with primary lymphdema in both legs. Planning to get pregnant.will appreciate any advise as for pre ,during, and after pregnancy.

[lovesradio]

That's lovely news! Contact the LSN helpline on 020 7351 4480 to find out if they have an info sheet on pregnancy with lymphoedema. Or maybe try their website.

[AnneBury]

I haven't had children but I have met primary lymphoedema people who have had several children. I am afraid I can't give you details of how they managed their lymphoedema in pregnancy but they did - and several times over. Best wishes x

[LymphSuppNetwork Partner LSN]

Hi Aba,

the LSN has a useful article on this subject on their website. lymphoedema.org/information...

[Lys33]

I also have primary lymphedema, in my arm and I was worried that it would get worse when I was pregnant but actually it improved a little bit and there were no complications during my pregnancy or after