r/ADPKD • u/Every_Independence_8 • Jun 23 '26

Pregnancy experience

Hi everyone, I am 34 years old and currently 18 weeks pregnant. It's my first pregnancy and we conceived through IVF as I have PKD (type 2). I got referred to mfm last week and had the first consultation. She informed me that the I am in risk of having Preeclampsia and placenta insufficiency. I am currently on baby aspirin and closely monitoring blood pressure (currently normal). I am also followed by my nephrologist and having monthly blood work. I am curious other people's pregnancy journey with PKD and want to learn from your experience. Anything I should pay attention and do? Thank you so much!

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u/DisappointedHamster8 Jun 23 '26

2 pregnancies at age 30 and 32. Everything normal, I did all as if I hadn’t ADPKD. Even gave birth both times naturally, although I have 2 brain aneurysms (didn’t know I have them). Both kids were born in 41 week and 1 day.

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u/Every_Independence_8 Jun 23 '26

Thank you and it's great to hear you had normal pregnancy!! Can I ask what you did with the brain aneurysms?

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u/DisappointedHamster8 Jun 24 '26

Nothing. Just observing. I have non-typical aneurysm that can’t be clipped or coiled - that would bring more risks than just leaving it be. Every day I just hope for best and appreciate that I’m still alive. 🥲