Pregnancy & PFTs

[Melly527]

Just curious...

1) How much (if at all) did your PFTs drop during your pregnancy?

2) If your PFTs did decline, did you get them back up post-baby and how long did it take you?

Thank you for any & all input!

 

[Melly527]

Just curious...

1) How much (if at all) did your PFTs drop during your pregnancy?

2) If your PFTs did decline, did you get them back up post-baby and how long did it take you?

Thank you for any & all input!

 

[Melly527]

Just curious...
<br />
<br />1) How much (if at all) did your PFTs drop during your pregnancy?
<br />
<br />2) If your PFTs did decline, did you get them back up post-baby and how long did it take you?
<br />
<br />Thank you for any & all input!

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi there,

1) For me, my PFT's did not decrease during pregnancy. In fact, they actually went up a little, higher than ever, during my 2nd trimester. I did have an exacerbation at 4 months pregnant (not sure what my PFTs were), but I took Colistin and it took care of it. Even though my PFT's were higher, I did have some problems with mucus in my lower lobes due to the baby pushing up and not being able to take deep breaths. But overall, no problems with PFT's.

2) My PFT's did drop significantly after having the baby. I went from 95% during pregnancy to 60% 3 weeks post-partum. My doctor knew this was just due to being post-partum, so he was not too concerned; although, he did tell me that some CF women do not regain all of their lung functions that they lose post-partum. I was completly EXHAUSTED after I had the baby (no sleep, in pain, lost weight, etc). On top of being post-partum, the baby was colicky, so we were miserable for the first 6 months. My CF doctor just wanted to wait it out and see how they increased after the post-partum period. So after a couple months, my PFT's did increase significantly and pretty much back to baseline. I know for sure it was just due to exhaustion because I didn't even have the energy to blow.

Hope that helps. If you have any more question, feel free to PM me.

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi there,

1) For me, my PFT's did not decrease during pregnancy. In fact, they actually went up a little, higher than ever, during my 2nd trimester. I did have an exacerbation at 4 months pregnant (not sure what my PFTs were), but I took Colistin and it took care of it. Even though my PFT's were higher, I did have some problems with mucus in my lower lobes due to the baby pushing up and not being able to take deep breaths. But overall, no problems with PFT's.

2) My PFT's did drop significantly after having the baby. I went from 95% during pregnancy to 60% 3 weeks post-partum. My doctor knew this was just due to being post-partum, so he was not too concerned; although, he did tell me that some CF women do not regain all of their lung functions that they lose post-partum. I was completly EXHAUSTED after I had the baby (no sleep, in pain, lost weight, etc). On top of being post-partum, the baby was colicky, so we were miserable for the first 6 months. My CF doctor just wanted to wait it out and see how they increased after the post-partum period. So after a couple months, my PFT's did increase significantly and pretty much back to baseline. I know for sure it was just due to exhaustion because I didn't even have the energy to blow.

Hope that helps. If you have any more question, feel free to PM me.

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi there,
<br />
<br />1) For me, my PFT's did not decrease during pregnancy. In fact, they actually went up a little, higher than ever, during my 2nd trimester. I did have an exacerbation at 4 months pregnant (not sure what my PFTs were), but I took Colistin and it took care of it. Even though my PFT's were higher, I did have some problems with mucus in my lower lobes due to the baby pushing up and not being able to take deep breaths. But overall, no problems with PFT's.
<br />
<br />2) My PFT's did drop significantly after having the baby. I went from 95% during pregnancy to 60% 3 weeks post-partum. My doctor knew this was just due to being post-partum, so he was not too concerned; although, he did tell me that some CF women do not regain all of their lung functions that they lose post-partum. I was completly EXHAUSTED after I had the baby (no sleep, in pain, lost weight, etc). On top of being post-partum, the baby was colicky, so we were miserable for the first 6 months. My CF doctor just wanted to wait it out and see how they increased after the post-partum period. So after a couple months, my PFT's did increase significantly and pretty much back to baseline. I know for sure it was just due to exhaustion because I didn't even have the energy to blow.
<br />
<br />Hope that helps. If you have any more question, feel free to PM me.

 

[jmiller]

Hi There!

I have a 2 year old son and another on the way.

1) PFTs were stable throughout my first pregnancy (90-99 throughout)

2) Stable for the first six months after Max arrived, then had a massive hemoptysis episode and dropped down for a while (I don't think this was due to max but still wanted to share). Now I am back up to my "norm" between 90-99.

 

[jmiller]

Hi There!

I have a 2 year old son and another on the way.

1) PFTs were stable throughout my first pregnancy (90-99 throughout)

2) Stable for the first six months after Max arrived, then had a massive hemoptysis episode and dropped down for a while (I don't think this was due to max but still wanted to share). Now I am back up to my "norm" between 90-99.

 

[jmiller]

Hi There!
<br />
<br />I have a 2 year old son and another on the way.
<br />
<br />1) PFTs were stable throughout my first pregnancy (90-99 throughout)
<br />
<br />2) Stable for the first six months after Max arrived, then had a massive hemoptysis episode and dropped down for a while (I don't think this was due to max but still wanted to share). Now I am back up to my "norm" between 90-99.

 

[Transplantmommy]

I probably won't be of too much help, but if it helps a little, then I wanted to post. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I actually found out that I was 9 weeks pregnant two months after I started my transplant evaluations. I was at 40% FEV1 when I was evaluated for transplant the first time in June 2005 and after my son was born in January 2006, my immediate PFT's were 37%.

As I said, I was already being evaluated for transplant though, and I had a really significant drop a few months after my son was born and I continued to drop. By the time of my transplant (January 2007) my FEV1 was about 10%.

 

[Transplantmommy]

I probably won't be of too much help, but if it helps a little, then I wanted to post. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I actually found out that I was 9 weeks pregnant two months after I started my transplant evaluations. I was at 40% FEV1 when I was evaluated for transplant the first time in June 2005 and after my son was born in January 2006, my immediate PFT's were 37%.

As I said, I was already being evaluated for transplant though, and I had a really significant drop a few months after my son was born and I continued to drop. By the time of my transplant (January 2007) my FEV1 was about 10%.

 

[Transplantmommy]

I probably won't be of too much help, but if it helps a little, then I wanted to post. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />I actually found out that I was 9 weeks pregnant two months after I started my transplant evaluations. I was at 40% FEV1 when I was evaluated for transplant the first time in June 2005 and after my son was born in January 2006, my immediate PFT's were 37%.
<br />
<br />As I said, I was already being evaluated for transplant though, and I had a really significant drop a few months after my son was born and I continued to drop. By the time of my transplant (January 2007) my FEV1 was about 10%.

 

[mamaScarlett]

Hello,
1. I began my pregnancy with an fev1 of about 73-75%. At 3 months I was around 60%, which is a normal expected drop. Any pregnant woman (without Cf) would drop her pfts. You are not able to get as much air in your lungs. (another reason why chest pt is so vital during pregnancy)
2. Post baby they were still 60, but I didn't have any exacerbation, just still recovering from pregnancy and birth.
Then at 8 months post-preg, I had an emergency appendectomy which really hit me hard. I caught a cold and was sick for 2 months. 6 months after that I had a massive freak kidney stone-not a typical kidney stone incident, a major problem. I had to have 7 procedures in a 6 week time frame. The lowest my pfts went to was 48%.
At 2 yrs post baby I was back to my baseline. And now I'm doing well and at 70% again.

I and my docs are convinced that it was not the pregnancy itself that hit me, it was 2 bizzare health incidents back to back. To have 8 major procedures/surgeries in a 9 month time frame will knock anyone down. But being run down from the lack of sleep from parenting does not help either!

Its good you're asking questions-Thats how I began my journey, by asking as much as possible. Best wishes.

 

[mamaScarlett]

Hello,
1. I began my pregnancy with an fev1 of about 73-75%. At 3 months I was around 60%, which is a normal expected drop. Any pregnant woman (without Cf) would drop her pfts. You are not able to get as much air in your lungs. (another reason why chest pt is so vital during pregnancy)
2. Post baby they were still 60, but I didn't have any exacerbation, just still recovering from pregnancy and birth.
Then at 8 months post-preg, I had an emergency appendectomy which really hit me hard. I caught a cold and was sick for 2 months. 6 months after that I had a massive freak kidney stone-not a typical kidney stone incident, a major problem. I had to have 7 procedures in a 6 week time frame. The lowest my pfts went to was 48%.
At 2 yrs post baby I was back to my baseline. And now I'm doing well and at 70% again.

I and my docs are convinced that it was not the pregnancy itself that hit me, it was 2 bizzare health incidents back to back. To have 8 major procedures/surgeries in a 9 month time frame will knock anyone down. But being run down from the lack of sleep from parenting does not help either!

Its good you're asking questions-Thats how I began my journey, by asking as much as possible. Best wishes.

 

[mamaScarlett]

Hello,
<br />1. I began my pregnancy with an fev1 of about 73-75%. At 3 months I was around 60%, which is a normal expected drop. Any pregnant woman (without Cf) would drop her pfts. You are not able to get as much air in your lungs. (another reason why chest pt is so vital during pregnancy)
<br />2. Post baby they were still 60, but I didn't have any exacerbation, just still recovering from pregnancy and birth.
<br />Then at 8 months post-preg, I had an emergency appendectomy which really hit me hard. I caught a cold and was sick for 2 months. 6 months after that I had a massive freak kidney stone-not a typical kidney stone incident, a major problem. I had to have 7 procedures in a 6 week time frame. The lowest my pfts went to was 48%.
<br />At 2 yrs post baby I was back to my baseline. And now I'm doing well and at 70% again.
<br />
<br />I and my docs are convinced that it was not the pregnancy itself that hit me, it was 2 bizzare health incidents back to back. To have 8 major procedures/surgeries in a 9 month time frame will knock anyone down. But being run down from the lack of sleep from parenting does not help either!
<br />
<br />Its good you're asking questions-Thats how I began my journey, by asking as much as possible. Best wishes.

 

[Jeana]

My FEV1 prior to my pregnancy was 80%, which was actually on the high side for me. During my pregnancy, my FEV1 dipped at the lowest point to 46%. A few months after having Alex, my FEV1 went up to 81%. Now, a year and a half later, I am at about 75%, which is about the same as I've been for the last 10 years.

 

[Jeana]

My FEV1 prior to my pregnancy was 80%, which was actually on the high side for me. During my pregnancy, my FEV1 dipped at the lowest point to 46%. A few months after having Alex, my FEV1 went up to 81%. Now, a year and a half later, I am at about 75%, which is about the same as I've been for the last 10 years.

 

[Jeana]

My FEV1 prior to my pregnancy was 80%, which was actually on the high side for me. During my pregnancy, my FEV1 dipped at the lowest point to 46%. A few months after having Alex, my FEV1 went up to 81%. Now, a year and a half later, I am at about 75%, which is about the same as I've been for the last 10 years.