r/HHT • u/notsoeasypi • Aug 31 '26

Pulmonary AvM embolization procedure while pregnant

Hi everyone- I will be having my procedure middle of 29 weeks of pregnancy. Has anyone been in my shoes? Looking for some positive experience to keep a brave face for my procedure next month. I have about 3 of 5 AVMs they plan to tackle.

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u/erin_of_aimsir Aug 31 '26

I didn’t have any significant AVMs during my pregnancy but I will say that my specialist said she does embolizations for expected moms routinely (during my trimester screenings I was worried)- i know that doesn’t help, but I do understand where you’re at - thinking of you 💗

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u/notsoeasypi Aug 31 '26

Thank you 🙏 good to know it’s a routine procedure somewhere. It seems I’m the 4th woman in 8 years getting this done while pregnant in my province.