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Posted 7/29/2016 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
I'm 10 weeks pregnant tomorrow.
My new obsession with my health anxiety is Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Thank you, brain! I've been getting more PVCs as of late with the pregnancy, etc. So my anxiety has been higher, but with the baby, I'm trying to relax.

Just thinking having a child could lead to heart failure is terrifying to me.. it's a rare thing, but I always manage to scare the blank out of myself over it!!
Posted 7/30/2016 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Mel,

I had two babies naturally...so I read a gazillion books, and went to many well pregnancy/childbirth classes...and never at any point learned of this condition...

...so this gives you an idea of how rare it is.

Use your positive statements...and let the burden of concern stay with your OBGYN. As long as he/she says all is well...then it is! :)

This should be a time to enjoy the miracle happening to you...practice those coping skills so you can relax and feel content.

Peace and progress,

S.C.
Posted 7/30/2016 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mel,

Congratulations on your little bun in the oven! I've never heard of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and I was in nursing school for two years with an emphasis in women's health as well as pediatrics!

I agree with SC, listen to your OBGYN, and if he gives the green light, then you're all good!!
Posted 8/1/2016 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
God we do beat ourselves up don't we, Mel you are letting fear steal some real golden moments, talk to your
baby, keep busy, pray, just find a way to break this obsession. It's just a thief and it will steal your happiness
"Just Love your Baby, everything will be ok". Peace

Larry ***
Posted 8/2/2016 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
I am, I'm just letting my anxiety control me again!
I plan on starting to meditate again.
I was in the ER Saturday with shortness of breath,
Very thankful all of my tests came back good, other than being anemic now.

I'm unfortunately currently having a panic attack, the shortness of breath comes and goes and scares the heck out of me, so now I'm sweating and my heart is racing and I'm getting pvcs.

I just need to relax.. it's not good for me or the baby.
Posted 8/2/2016 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
Mel,

Congrats on the pregnancy! Don't forget increased heart palps are totally normal with pregnancy! Mine increased a ton!
Posted 8/4/2016 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
Mel, please listen, I have the same problem, I am also anamic and it does cause shortness of breath, I
have been like this for years. The reason Mindfulness works is it becomes a distraction from all the what if
thinking we do, I have been able to Pray in the last few years and focus strong enough that everything just
passes, Peace

Larry ***
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