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Lindseymm

06/20/08

Lindseymm

Category:pregnancy , delivery

I have migraines with aura. Should I be concerned about delivering my baby and the risk of stroke?

Hello... I have not yet been diagnosed with a PFO, but after reading the literature I am a little worried. I get migraine with neurological aura about 3-4 times per year. I will be delivering a baby in September and I am very worried that a potential PFO would put me at risk of having a...

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