Re: Pregnancy and Pancreatitis

October 26, 2004

Judy,

I was able to breastfeed because the ob/gyn put me on Reglan for

nausea. This drug also stimulates breastmilk, so it has a 2 in one

benefit for pregnant women.

As for the pain being more frequent during pregnancy, as I

understand it to be, my attacks were more severe and often during my

pregnancy, because as the baby grows, it causes your organs and

diaphragm to be pushed upward, which constricts the space with which

your pancreas and ducts are used to. Once I had my daughter, I went

back to less frequent attacks, but then I also had surgery 2 months

after to try and correct my problem causing the pancreatitis and it

was different to the general causes on this support site.

My OB/GYN was concerned that I would have a bad flare up during

pregnancy, and was expecting to have to perform an emergency C

section. For that reason and also the fact that I had been dealt

enough pain during the past 2 years, I opted for an epidural.

Thankfully, I had an easy and cp pain free delivery.

October 26, 2004

Hi Judy,

Sorry that you are going through so much during your pregnancy. I've had 2

pregnancies with no complications. My flare ups were more frequent after the

pregnancies. During the pregnancies I would get flare ups once a month or once

twice a month but they were tolerable. After my pregnancies the flare ups were

more frequent. But everyone is different. I hope you continue to do well.

Soon you will be holding your precious baby. Take care and God Bless!

Sincerely,

Liana

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