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Hi everyone, I recently found this site, Im a 32 y/o mother of a 2 year old. I've had my pm since 2004. They say I have maybe 2 years till I have the battery changed, but Im planning on having a couple more kids. Did any of you have to plan children around that or can you have it changed if you are pregnant? I'd appreciate any input- thanks

3 Comments

Changing while pregnat

by ElectricFrank - 2008-06-06 01:06:57

While there is likely no problem the procedure while you are pregnant, I would try to work around it. There are so many things they are finding that affect the fetus. It just seems a prudent thing to do.

I hadn't thought about what I would do if I got pregnant!!!

frank

Welcome!

by Swedeheart - 2008-06-06 12:06:07

Welcome trulie,

I am afraid I do not have an answer to your question, but I know there have been discussions about pregnancy and pacemakers in the past. You might check the search button and key in pregnancy and see if you find posts that respond to your questions!

This is a great site and lots of younger folks your age! I am sure you will find answers!

Good luck,

Swedeheart

new as well

by jackson - 2008-06-30 04:06:24

Hi There

I have alittle girl who is four she has had pacemaker since she was 18 mo she 100% depended. I just had a baby 5 mos ago and my little girl is having her pacemaker changed in a two weeks july 9, I tried to plan it so the baby was a little bigger but it didn't happen. the doctor told me it was a day surgury in and out so I will take the baby. My little girl loves her baby sister so she will like having her there i hope it will make her happy.

Good luck
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