# Pregnancy and chiari before decompression

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/pregnancy-and-chiari-before-decompression/702>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [January 12, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/pregnancy-and-chiari-before-decompression/702 "2012-01-12T22:42:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![varnya\_jane](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/varnya_jane/32/109_2.png) [@varnya\_jane](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/varnya_jane)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/pregnancy-and-chiari-before-decompression/702/1 "2012-01-12T22:42:02Z")

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hi all well three days ago i got a big surprise i found out im 6wks pregnant...... my question is has anyone out there had a pregnancy before they have had the decompression surgery???? this is my first time ever getting pregnant and it came as a big shock, as i was told when i was twenty that i couldn't have children im thirty now. my partner is very very concerned that the pregnancy will make me very sick with my chiari. I was planning on having the decompression this year now im undeciced in both decisions.. I dont know what to do. I always wanted too have a child eventualy this has just happened as such a surprise... so on the risk factor any advice would be much appreciated. I also have a big fear that i will pass my chiari on to the baby, Im scared and sad and happy and scared, health wise i do know i need the decompression as the pain in my head is bad bad on most days...please help me with true advice thanks xxoo

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**Author:** ![Kayla\_Bennett](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/kayla_bennett/32/533_2.png) [@Kayla\_Bennett](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Kayla_Bennett)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/pregnancy-and-chiari-before-decompression/702/2 "2012-01-13T00:31:56Z")

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I have to say... I had my son jan 8th 2011 and I think its gentic to your baby. I havent been checked for it but, i think maybe i should. but, your baby may need special needs but, i still love mine to death.. its hard to have him deal with it. So, you know its worth it though to see my baby smile every day.