Pregnancy in POTS Patients with Nurse and Doctoral Candidate Kate Morgan

In a podcast episode featuring nurse and doctoral candidate Kate Morgan, the topic of pregnancy in women with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is explored alongside associated comorbidities such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Morgan, who has authored a paper on the subject, discusses how pregnancy can be a safe and rewarding experience for women with POTS when well-managed. Key points include the importance of supportive healthcare providers, maintaining medication regimens, and understanding the unique changes and challenges that POTS patients may face during pregnancy. She highlights that symptoms might improve during pregnancy due to increased blood volume and other physiological changes, and stresses the need for planning, especially regarding medication safety and managing comorbid conditions. Morgan encourages women not to be deterred by fear or societal judgment, and to focus on building a strong support system. Finally, she emphasizes that each pregnancy experience can vary, but many POTS women find their pregnancies worthwhile despite challenges.