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Having multiple sclerosis (MS) does not prevent you from having children. People with MS have similar chances for a healthy pregnancy and do not face increased risks of miscarriage, premature birth or birth defects. Pregnancy typically does not worsen MS and may even reduce symptoms. "Pregnancy may exert a short-term beneficial effect on the course of MS, including fewer, less severe relapses, especially in the third trimester," said Anushka Chelliah, M.D., a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Obstetrix® Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of Houston, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. A year before conceiving, talk with your neurologist about your pregnancy plans, long-term disease management, etc. "There should also be a focus on optimizing any chronic conditions, such as hypertension [high blood pressure], diabetes, weight and environmental factors," said Dr. Chelliah.
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