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Giving birth with a pulmonary embolism?

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doofdoof · 26/10/2026 21:25

I was going to post this in pregnancy but thought maybe I would get more replies here- I am not sure!
I am due to be induced tomorrow for a whole bunch of reasons. The main one being I was diagnosed with a small single blood clot on my lung at 30 weeks and I am on strong dose blood thinning injections so need to come off of them 24 hours before labour begins/ I am admitted.
I was induced with my last baby so not at all anxious about the process as I had a very positive experience thankfully.
I am just very very worried about giving birth with a PE, even when diagnosed I never had the typical symptoms of gasping for breath or anything extremely dramatic just a feeling of air hunger and I would feel tight chested at times which I still get occasionally now that sends me into a bit of a panic.
In my head I am just worrying, catastrophising thinking my body can’t do it, worrying about bleeding more because I am on such a high dose of blood thinners overall just can’t stop worrying about the whole experience. It’s making me not even feel excitement to meet my baby and I hate it.
I am tossing and turning trying to sleep but my brain just won’t allow so I suppose I’m just wondering if anyone else has been through this and can give me a bit of reassurance or just offer a bit of encouragement really🤣
Thanks x

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stayathomegardener · 26/10/2026 21:51

Perhaps join one of the factor five Leiden and pregnancy groups on facebook, I think you would get lots of support and advice.

It does sound very worrying but you are in good hands with a medical team that are already aware of the risks.

NibliaBiblia · 27/10/2026 06:43

I hope you managed to get some sleep OP. I wish I could offer more but best wishes for today x

golosh · 27/10/2026 06:48

Nothing more to add OP but you are in good hands with a team who knows about the blood thinners and PE.
Have a chat with your midwife and tell her ALL of your concerns, leave nothing out. If that doesn’t satisfy you, ask to speak to a doctor, consultant, etc. Wishing you all the best x

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