Cerebral Palsy & Pregnancy

July 28, 2008

Aside from the obvious issues with spastisicity during labor are there any typical concerns for pregnant women with cp? I have a mild form of spatstic diaplegia and have never been pregnant before.

July 28, 2008

Hello, Unfortunately, I do not know a lot about CP and pregnancy, you may have to get on a high risk obstetrical chat board for this... as far as I have known throughout my training there should be no particular issues associated with this condition, mainly the delivery is the concerning time.

July 28, 2008

Can you reccomend a high risk board?

August 02, 2008

I found a great book. Anyone else dealing with a disability and considering pregnancy should read it: The Disabled Woman's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth by Judith Rogers. I found almost no information on the internet and as you can see no one on message boards seems to have much to offer.

August 03, 2008

Hi BabyKate82, I dont have an answer to your question, but wanted to wish you the very best for a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery. Please Keep us posted

August 03, 2008

Thank you so much for your support.