Pregnant Women with Scoliosis: How it Affects - Mehta Spine

1
(No Transcript)
2
Pregnant Women with Scoliosis How it Affects
Women with scoliosis often have doubts and
questions regarding whether or not they should
get pregnant. There are various doubts regarding
risks during pregnancy or delivery or even doubts
regarding fertility and conception. People fear
the possibility of additional complications and
probable birth defects in their children. In
this article, we will tell you everything that
you need to know about pregnancy and scoliosis
and whether or not it poses any risk. We will
also recommend spine and scoliosis specialists
you can approach to further alleviate your doubts.
3
Pregnant Women with Scoliosis How it Affects
Possible Risks from Scoliosis Pregnancy often
involves risks whether or not you have scoliosis.
This article provides a complete guide that
discusses fertility, conception, and pregnancy
for women with scoliosis. You will be relieved to
know that comprehensive research and studies in
this field have shown that scoliosis does not
cause any peculiar complications in conception,
gestation, and delivery. The risks are the same
as in any other woman without scoliosis.
Scoliosis does not increase the risk of
stillbirths or birth defects. Women with
scoliosis, women who have undergone spinal fusion
surgery can also get pregnant. An oft-asked
question is whether or not the baby will have
scoliosis. Research on this end is still in the
works but what we do know is that scoliosis is a
hereditary defect. It is not necessary, however,
that your child will have scoliosis.
4
Pregnant Women with Scoliosis How it Affects
Frequently Asked Questions 1. Does pregnancy
cause the curves to worsen? Not necessarily. If
the scoliosis curves have stopped progressing
before pregnancy then weight gain would not cause
any more progression. Moreover, during pregnancy,
the body releases a hormone relaxin that
relaxes the ligaments around the pelvis and spine
which allows it to bear more stress due to
increased weight. Pregnant women indeed have a
higher risk of curve progression as compared to
women with scoliosis who have never been
pregnant. But this is a matter of probability
with not enough support to back the claim.
5
Pregnant Women with Scoliosis How it Affects
2. Will my scoliosis get worse during
pregnancy? Again, not necessarily! Women with or
without scoliosis face some amount of back pain.
In women with prior back problems though, the
chances of stress on the spine are higher. 3.
Does scoliosis cause any complications during
delivery and labour? Scoliosis does not cause
any additional or unusual complications. It is
not necessary for women with scoliosis to get a
C-Section, they can opt for a vaginal delivery
too. There are some issues with epidural or while
pushing out the baby but they are largely
manageable.
6
Pregnant Women with Scoliosis How it Affects
Conclusion Based in https//www.mehtaspine.co.u
k/ is a doctor for spine surgery and a medical
consultant who specializes in spinal deformity
corrections. He has a wealth of experience in
treating children as well as adults and is a part
of various medical boards and committees. He is
not only a practicing, experienced doctor and the
foremost of many orthopaedic and spine
specialists but a researcher who has actively
contributed towards generating knowledge related
to the spinal system. If you or your loved ones
are facing any issues related to your spine, Dr.
Mehta is the best spine doctor to approach as he
provides advanced orthopaedic and spine care.
7
Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

8
Contact and Connect

• Clinical secretary Samantha Leavy 44 785 021
  1939
• Medico-legal secretary Jan Clarke 44 121
  4508928
• Spire Parkway Hospital 0121 704 5500
• BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre) 0808 101 0337
• BMI Priory 0121 446 1638
• Email info_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
• The appointments are booked through the clinic