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Pregnancy and giving birth with hip replacement

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Marcho
Marcho

I'm 34 and had my hip replacement at the age of 27. Now I'm 5weeks pregnant and I'm wondering what will be the complications due to my hip. Anyone has experience in this subject?

I fear the extra weight will weaken the hip. I already feel that it isn't as good as it was at the begining, it gets tired quicker, if i carry anything heavy it starts to hurt.

Also, will I be able to give birth naturally?

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  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 Marcho

    Posted

    Im 20 and im having my hip done in a few weeks. I was wondering the same thing. Im going for my pre op on tuesday and was gonna ask these questions. Ill let you know what they say if you like? Xx
    • Marcho
      Marcho sarah1996

      Posted

      Hi Sarah. Yes, please, it would be great to hear a doctor's opinion.

      I'm sorry to hear that you need to have this operation in such an early age. I hope yours will be as successful as mine. The painfree life is amazing, hope you will have it soon. smile

      Marcho

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 Marcho

      Posted

      I will try to find out as much info as possible.

      And thanks but im not to sure how well it is going to go but im hoping for the best 😊

      Once again congratulations xx

  • Tech78
    Tech78 Marcho

    Posted

    I'm 37, had my first hip at 30 and have had two revisions since. At my last referral I asked about this as we are about to embark on IVF, consultant said I may feel discomfort but the hip should support the extra weight. We didn't discuss giving birth so would be interested in the replies.

    Congratulations :0)

    • Marcho
      Marcho Tech78

      Posted

      Thank you Tech. Let's hope someone replies with experience.

      Good luck with your IVF, wish you success for the first try.

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Marcho

    Posted

    hi marcho, 

    Is this your first baby?  What did your doctor tell you --- I would think the hip would be strong enoug to carry the weight , but I am not a specialist - 

    My friends granddaughter had a weak and unstable pelvis and was in bed the last 3 months of her pregnancy ..

    Yes, of course, congratulations !!!   

    big warm hug

    renee

    • Marcho
      Marcho renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee.

      Thanks for your comment. Yes it's my first one. I only discussed this subject with my doctor when I had my surgery. Then he said pregnancy is not a problem, even giving birth is possible for the majority. However the extra weight can wear the hip off, in some cases a new hip replacement needed after giving birth. I don't think it's very common however, it probably depends the current health of the hip too. Hopefully it won't happen with me, but I do prepare myself mentally in case the last few months will be harder and not even able to work.

      Thanks again. smile

  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 Marcho

    Posted

    Ohh and congratulations. I totally forgot to say xx
  • lors23
    lors23 Marcho

    Posted

    Congratulations 😆

    I am sure this will be totally fine your hip will be well settled in and be like a normal hip. The only thing l am not sure about is if you can give birth naturally l know it puts pressure on your pelvis but l don't know about the hips. This is one for a doctor to answer or someone thats been through this before.

    Good Luck x

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 lors23

      Posted

      My mam said id probs have to have a c-section but my mam and aunties had to have sections with their kids xx
    • vicki00016
      vicki00016 sarah1996

      Posted

      Sarah the only reason you would need a c section would be if you couldn't widen your legs enough for a baby to fit through! Have faith in your body and you might surprise yourself x
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 vicki00016

      Posted

      Haha well atm i cant bend my leg outwards at all but i think something runs in my mams family which affected woman giving birth naturally but hopefully it wont effect me x
    • vicki00016
      vicki00016 sarah1996

      Posted

      Hopefully you'll be like a new woman once you get that hip sorted. I know we had similar problems and I'm only 8 weeks and feel so much better. I'm still not aloud to put any weight on my leg but have no pain apart from when I do the exercises, I can already move my leg to the side and couldn't do that all for a few years previously. Glad your on the way to getting sorted and you can start enjoying life!
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 vicki00016

      Posted

      Well iv finally got my date so it feels real now.

      Im glad your finally feeling the benefit xx

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