multiple sclerosis causes infertility and nor has there been any evidence that shows women who become pregnant while living with MS have more birth defects or suffer a harsher pregnancy and delivery than women who were not diagnosed.
Are There Any Risks The Baby May Face?
Fortunately, there are no risks that the baby may face during pregnancy. Multiple Sclerosis is usually diagnosed during the childbearing years, but can actually happen at any age.
Even with this information, there’s no evidence that your baby will be diagnosed with MS during pregnancy. The only worry that you may face is that you may have a small gestational age baby. This means that the baby is smaller than normal when delivered.
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What You May Experience If You Become Pregnant While Living With MS
Though some women have not had any worsening or symptoms at all, if you become pregnant while living with MS there is a possibility that you may experience the same symptoms you were facing before pregnancy just slightly more intense.
The fatigue you feel during a flare-up may worsen or you may experience muscle weakness that makes you more likely to fall. There’s also the possibility of you being wheelchair dependent while pregnant.
It’s stated that you may experience flare-ups during the first 3 to 6 months of your pregnancy but towards your third trimester is when your symptoms start to improve.
You may have trouble pushing the baby out and have to deliver your baby through a c-section procedure because there may be no pelvic sensation in your body. This makes it difficult to tell if you are in labor.
As long as you are still taking your medication the way you and your doctor discussed and you are taking the necessary steps and precautions to be safe and healthy while living with multiple sclerosis, you can experience a healthy pregnancy, delivery and baby.