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I'm 37 years old, female. i had an open heart surgery and had my valves repaired in 2013. my bp is always below 100/70. is it safe to have a baby?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Generally yes: Your blood pressure and having had heart surgery should not be a problem. If you had valve survey you may have been on a blood thinner. If still on a blood thinner, some changes in your treatment may be necessary but not contraindicated for pregnancy

Dr Lipkin agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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A member asked:

I'm 37 years old, female. i had an open heart surgery and had my valves repaired in 2013. my bp is always below 100/70. is it safe to have a baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Dr Lipkin agreed

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