Elektrogal Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi everyone, First timer here. I wish I had known this existed before. I had a NA SAH 3 years ago, 5 days after giving birth. It's been a rough ride since, but I'm doing better than ever. I'm wondering if anyone had something similar happen to them. Also, has anyone gotten pregnant after a SAH? I really want another baby but am scared. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iola Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi, I had an NASAH 11 months ago. Glad to hear you are doing so well. Gives me hope. My story is a bit different from yours. I've not had a baby since but you will find people on here that had an NASAH after giving birth and had children some time after their bleed. Iola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoofbeat Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I had an intracerebral bleed rather than an SAH but I asked my neurologist the other week if I could still have children in the future and he said sure! I did some googling and found various people who had had their children after their brain haemorrhage (sometimes they had a c-section to prevent them having an exhausting labour if fatigue was still an issue for them, but many had a natural birth). However, given everyone is different, I'd suggest you ask your neurologist for his opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elektrogal Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Dear Iola, 11 months isn't a lot of time. Be patient and you will find yourself feeling much more stable and comfortable with your body and mind post-bleed. I started seeing a therapist to deal with the flurry of emotions that come with a bleed. It's been tremendously helpful. We're alive and our bodies have not failed us; rather, they strengthen by the day. Edited March 17, 2014 by penny Quote removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome to BTG - now I have to confess, I'm not pregnant - I just look like it sometimes! I wish you well and hope it works out for you and that you can have another baby - I hope you get all you wish for! Mind you, he/she will be hard work - are you up for the challenge? Best wishes Macca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elektrogal Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hi Macca I already have a very active 3 year old boy. What's another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin-lin Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hello and welcome to BTG. My SAH was in November 2009 and a coil was placed in the location of the bleed. I had my first child in August 2012. My son is nineteen months old now. My SAH Consultant advised my Obstetrician that I could give birth naturally but the main issue overlooked was fatigue. I did try explaining, but found it difficult to get my point across. A residual effect of my SAH is mental fatigue. I become tired quicker than most, particularly if there is lots of activity around. Also, pain is fatiguing and as all of us Mums know, childbirth is a tad uncomfortable! I was fatigued prior to my labour becoming established and as a consequence my pushing was non- existent. It was always planned that I have an epidural to rest me as much as possible during the birth, but I was totally spent before I had the epidural. My labour lasted for around 21-22 hours and I could barely speak by the time they got the forceps out. (Wince.) After the birth, I was exhausted. I was, and still am, well supported by my partner, parents and in-laws. At present, I can go around two hours on my own looking after my son, but I need daily support. For the first 12 months after the birth, any time spent alone with my son was seldom. I was very weak. (I also developed severe anxiety which didn’t help matters at all.) I don’t think my age helps with my situation either! I will be 39 in June and I do believe that this issue adds to my difficulties. I am often asked if I will have more children. For me, I have important considerations to make. I was very fatigued during my pregnancy and for a long time afterwards. This was all worth it to be a Mum, but as I am a Mum now, it would further compromise my ability to look after my son. Additionally, I have to consider those who support me. My parents are in their 60s. In five years’ time, my mother will be 70 and so I have to think about the demand upon them. If I were younger, perhaps I would consider it. I would probably wait for my son to be in school however because I cannot imagine having two pre-schoolers at home! Even though I am well supported by family, if there was a next time, I would contact Home Start and Sure Start (UK organisations) and put a rota of support in place and also consider getting a post birth doula to help in the initial months. This would be in addition to the support I have with family, because I think having two children to look after –and look after me - would be too much for some family members to cope with. My partner and I have tentatively discussed what would happen if we had a second child. We have discussed that he would take six months off work after the birth (he is self-employed) and we would financially plan for this event using our savings. Another thing that I would consider a second time round is a c-section. The midwives present at the birth confirmed that they would support my request because they could see how much I struggled. It took me many months to recover from the birth, best part of 18 months if I am honest. Although a c-section is major surgery; the exhaustion of labour had a very detrimental effect on me in the months that followed. This is my account however and others have fared better. There is a girl here called Jess who had two boys after her SAH; both natural deliveries. I’m sure she’ll share with you her story to give you an idea of how much better things can be. If you really want a baby, consider the practicalities after the birth and if you feel satisfied with that, attend upon your GP so that s/he can liaise with your Consultant. I had an appointment with my Consultant prior to trying to conceive, just to discuss my health. He was very supportive and said a SAH was no bar to pregnancy – but maybe because he’s man – made childbirth sound an absolute breeze! Good luck with everything. My heart goes out to you having a nasah after the birth. Hope to chat again and *hugs*. Lynne xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpaggett Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 A plug for having an only child: He is a happy, well adjusted young adult now. He is glad he was a only child. ~Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Hi Electrogal,I had a NA SAH in January this year 6 days after giving birth to my son. My neuro said it would be best advised if I didn't have any more children. Apparently this is something to do with hormones etc post partum and the fact it was NA. I would be putting myself in danger of same happening again. I was diagnosed with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. We have 2 beautiful and healthy children so I can't complain at all.Everyone is different though and I see here lots of mums giving birth after SAH.It is great to hear you are doing so well in yourself. I am hopefully headed the same way.I would be interested to hear if you find out anything else. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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