Recently found out I have Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Hello.  I'm feeling pretty scared and alone right now.  I am 27 years old, 34 1/2 weeks pregnant and was passing out.  I was sent to a cardiologist by my OB and had a 24 hr holter done, it came back perfect but my sono of my heart revealed that I have mitral valve regurgitation.  I do not yet know to what degree I have it though.  That is the scariest part for me.  My doc was on vacation last week when his nurse called me to break the news to me.  He was booked up solid for this coming week and they won't be able to work me in until the 16th.  SO...until then, I'm a wreck!  I have done my own research online but have came up with very little.  Basically, I know that it will never "go away", it can vary from taking no action at all, to having to take medication, or having to undergo surgery.  I will soon have two young children (both under 2) and I keep wondering why this is happening to me!?  I found this board while doing an online search.  I feel like my husband is totally down playing what I am experiencing right now and I just need someone to talk to.  Thanks so much for listening...

Jessica

Hi Jessica! I do not have mitral valve prolapse but I recently read a post on The Heart Forum run by Cleveland Clinic Heart Hospital about a pregnant woman who was diagnosed with that and had some question for the cardiologist who answers question on that site. The cardiologist made it sound that it is NOT all that UNUSUAL for a pregnant woman to have that diagnosis around the end or right after her pregnancy I quess it has to do with the extra weight and blood flow due to the pregnancy itself. Anyway I distinctly remember that cardiologist telling this woman that it will all probably clear up a few months after pregnancy. Do not jump to any conclusions at this point and Do not worry. From what I read on that forum you may be putting needless stress on yourself for a condition that may clear up in a few months after pregnancy. I am NOT saying that mitral valve prolapse clears up for others who are diagnosed with this condition outside of pregnancy. It is specific to pregnancy from that I could understand! It would be similar to women who get gestational diabetes. The condition clears up usually after pregnancy. It does not mean that you have diabetes for life. Anyway I wanted to give you some peace of mind if I could. of course be sure to follow up with your doctor and do everything he says but please don't worry until you are absolutely sure you have something to worry about. God Bless!