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Exploring parenthood in the New Zealand Heart Transplant Program.

C A Wasywich1, A M Ruygrok, H Gibbs

  • 1New Zealand Heart and Lung Transplant Service, Auckland, New Zealand. caraw@adhb.govt.nz

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Parenthood after heart transplantation is possible for both men and women. This study found that many heart recipients in New Zealand successfully had children post-transplant, with most pregnancies being planned.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Heart transplantation is a life-saving treatment for end-stage cardiac disease.
  • Limited data exists on parenthood experiences following heart transplantation.
  • Understanding post-transplant parenthood is crucial for patient counseling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe parenthood after heart transplantation in the New Zealand population.
  • To analyze family status and new parenthood among heart recipients.
  • To provide data for informed discussions with transplant candidates and recipients.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of heart recipients from the New Zealand program.
  • Survey of recipients (or next of kin) regarding family status and parenthood.
  • Exclusion of recipients who died within 3 months or were under 18 at survey.

Main Results:

  • 145 of 199 eligible recipients completed the survey (mean 12.2 years post-transplant).
  • 19 recipients (13% of respondents) had 27 children after transplantation; 15 were planned.
  • Seven pregnancies (26%) had complications; two recipients died after childbirth.

Conclusions:

  • Parenthood is achievable for both male and female heart transplant recipients.
  • Pregnancy post-heart transplantation can occur with planned outcomes but carries risks.
  • This study offers valuable insights for counseling heart transplant candidates on reproductive possibilities.