Familial hypercholesterolemia

[angelcake89]

Has anyone else or their partners got familial hypercholesterolemia? If they have what have they been told the liklihood of their baby having it is?

We informed out midwife, but she didn't seem too bothered tbh, but it killed my oh's mum when she was 31, so it's something I'm quite worried about.

 

[louears]

not something i know anything about, i do know modern medicine is amazing though and theres a good chance baby will be fit and well, ask at your scan hun too, maybe they will be more helpful than your midwife, i am magic and if i keep you in my heart all will be good, i really hope so

 

[M&Ms]

I had no idea what this was until I looked it up http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familial_h ... sterolemia

Midwives seem more concerned about stuff on the mother's side than the father's. Marcus' paternal grandmother has diabetes and they weren't concerned about that. Also my dad has an underactive thyroid and although it was noted, the midwife this time didn't seem unduly concerned about it. I think if it is something where there is a greater chance of your baby having it she would have have taken more notice. Maybe she just hadn't heard of it, but will probably have written it in your notes so when your consultant sees it, they may be able to make a more educated response. I would research and ask some more medical type bods for reassurance

 

[XXAmyXX]

Hey I have it myself and usually on medication although unable to take during pregnancy so that is my 1st priority once baba arrives is to have cholesterol checked and get back on the tablets asap. I have been on medication since primary school, my mum also had it, sadly she died 5 years ago (not related). I am unsure of the likelyhood of passing it on to baba altho I would say that chances are pretty high. Im sure if u ask doctor or the consultant u r under during your pregnancy they will b able to help xx

 

[angelcake89]

Hey I have it myself and usually on medication although unable to take during pregnancy so that is my 1st priority once baba arrives is to have cholesterol checked and get back on the tablets asap. I have been on medication since primary school, my mum also had it, sadly she died 5 years ago (not related). I am unsure of the likelyhood of passing it on to baba altho I would say that chances are pretty high. Im sure if u ask doctor or the consultant u r under during your pregnancy they will b able to help xx

Hey thanks my oh has stopped takng his tablets which does not amuse me. I hope babba doesn't have it!! and I'm sure if you're sensible your cholesterol will be fine! Apparently porridge is good for it so if you can face porridge try that to keep it down

 

[XXAmyXX]

I was meant 2 keep an eye on it thru pregnancy but i didnt really see the point as i cant take the tablets anyway!! I was jst keeping my fingers crossed that I didnt crave 2 much fatty things, wot happened..... thats been my main craving Well,well ill get bk 2 normal soon enough Im nearly at the finishing line
I REALLY cant stomach porridge
Anyways hope all goes well xx

 

[angelcake89]

I was meant 2 keep an eye on it thru pregnancy but i didnt really see the point as i cant take the tablets anyway!! I was jst keeping my fingers crossed that I didnt crave 2 much fatty things, wot happened..... thats been my main craving Well,well ill get bk 2 normal soon enough Im nearly at the finishing line
I REALLY cant stomach porridge
Anyways hope all goes well xx

Thanks I hope the rest of the pregnancy is good for you