Is there any hope? TTC with new partner after HELLP/(Pre)eclampsia

[Farina01]

Is there anyone on this forum who has had a baby from a new partner after previously having experienced HELLP or (pre) eclampsia? How did the pregnancy go? And did this end in HELLP or (pre) eclampsia again?

Some background information: I had HELLP syndrome during my first pregnancy at 23 weeks. I found this to be quite traumatic. Our son didn't make it and I was very ill. However, three months later I found out I was pregnant again. This pregnancy went great. I was and still am happy and grateful for this. This happiness was quickly overshadowed when my husband passed away shortly afterwards. In addition to a lot of sadness and grief, I also thought that I would never become a mother again and had accepted this. Until I met my current partner. He would like to have another child and I also think it would be great to be able to experience this one more time. But at the same time I am also terrified of getting HELLP syndrome again. According to the internet, we don't stand a chance and it's almost sure I'll get it again. Nor do I find any positive experiences from other woman. I am nearing 39 so time is not on my side either, I have to decide quickly. Can't stop feeling very down about it ☹. Is there still hope? Are there any women whose pregnancy went well? Thanks in advance.

(PS: I am from Austria, sorry for any spelling mistakes).

Anyone?

Hi,
I'm very sorry to hear of your traumatic experiences.
I had HELLP syndrome but was extremely lucky in that it did not occur until 37 weeks. Baby was healthy but I was in special care for a week and came close to needing a liver transplant.
3 years later I went to the GP for a referral to a HELLP specialist (I had to research one myself-they were at UCLH London) to find out what the chances of reoccurrence were. I strongly recommend you do this and also request a copy of your yellow notes from PALS.
I decided not to try for a second pregnancy as even though the odds I was given (roughly 50%) were reasonable I would have needed weekly blood monitoring and I felt the experience would be too stressful to go into knowing the risks, but I did not feel strongly about having a second child.
Please seek medical advice as you should be given case specific information before you make your decision. Good luck 🤞

Bless you both. To meet two of you who have had it. Sending hugs. I also had HELLP with my pregnancy over 20 years ago. I have never heard of anyone else in that whole time. Things will have moved on so i cannot give up to date info.
My daughter was born at 26+6 but only lived a few weeks. I was 37. We took further advice before trying one more time. That pregnancy ended in early miscarriage (as had 2 before my daughter) and we couldn't face another try. Emotionally it was too hard and you could see the concern in our consultant's eyes about the risks.
Our happy ending was our adoption of a baby boy a few years later. But sadly my husband also passed away far too young. He was a fab Dad for nearly 10 years.

I had HELLP at 39 weeks (DS was a bit growth restricted but otherwise no long term effects for either of us) and would also recommend asking for a review of your notes by an expert. I believe the chances are lower with a different partner but higher the earlier in pregnancy you developed it. We did TTC again but unsuccessfully. Good luck.