MULTIDISCIPLINARY COORDINATION HELPS A MOTHER WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE SAFELY DELIVER HER BABY

Pregnancy in women with a history of congenital heart disease is always considered a high-risk pregnancy, requiring close monitoring and comprehensive management throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery. In cases involving pulmonary hypertension or previous cardiac surgery, the risk of cardiovascular complications during childbirth and the postpartum period becomes even more significant, demanding careful medical supervision to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.

Recently, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thai Nguyen International Hospital successfully managed and treated a 25-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks of gestation with a history of ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and pulmonary arterial hypertension, all of which had previously undergone surgical correction.

Upon admission, the patient showed signs of labor at 38 weeks of pregnancy. Following clinical examinations, laboratory investigations, and cardiovascular assessments, doctors identified this as a high-risk obstetric case requiring close monitoring due to potential hemodynamic instability during delivery.

A multidisciplinary treatment plan was promptly established with close collaboration among the Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, and Neonatology teams to ensure maximum safety for both mother and baby throughout the surgical procedure and postoperative care.

Thanks to thorough preparation and effective interdisciplinary coordination, the cesarean section was performed successfully. The baby was born healthy with stable vital signs. After delivery, the mother continued to receive close cardiovascular and postoperative monitoring. Her recovery progressed well, and her health condition remained stable.

The successful management of this case highlights the professional expertise and capability of Thai Nguyen International Hospital in handling high-risk pregnancies, while also emphasizing the importance of regular prenatal care, specialized monitoring, and individualized delivery planning for pregnant women with cardiovascular diseases.

Doctors also recommend that women with congenital heart disease or a history of cardiac surgery should receive specialist consultation before pregnancy and be closely monitored throughout gestation to minimize complications and achieve the best possible outcomes for both mother and child.

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