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Is there any hope? Getting pregnant with a new partner and HELLP/(Pre)eclampsia

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Farina01 · 17/12/2022 15:54

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 it. 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 with a new partner? Thanks in advance.

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

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Farina01 · 18/12/2022 15:07

Anyone?

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Vick99 · 18/12/2022 17:23

I'm sorry to hear about everything you've been through. I had HELLP with my second pregnancy, but I was lucky in that it happened later in pregnancy and it was (purely by chance) caught early.

I don't know the answer to your question. I've heard that a new partner can make HELLP more likely, but I would also think the fact that your second pregnancy was normal is a good sign. Do you have a gynaecologist you could discuss this with?

I'd also recommend a Facebook group called something like HELLP syndrome survivors - it's amazing how many women are on there (I've never met anyone in person who had it) and there is bound to be someone else who has been in the same situation. It's a private group so no one will see that you're on It.

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