title: Multiple sclerosis in pregnancy.
abstract: Multiple sclerosis is the most common chronic neurologic disability in young adults in their childbearing ages of 20 to 45. The disease affects more women than men, which prompts discussion of pregnancy-related issues in a woman with multiple sclerosis. Preconceptual counseling to discuss the safety of medications in pregnancy, the antepartum period along with what the patient can expect during birth, and the postpartum period will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Program Development, Texas Children's Hospital, Pavilion for Women, 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030, USA. vsbaird@texaschildrens.org
authors.forename: Suzanne McMurtry
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Baird
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dalton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult