Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy
The frequenct of relapses is lower during pregnency but may increase 3-6 months after childbirth. Thereafter the relapse rate returns to normal.
- pregnancy does not increase the risk of progression of disease
- fertility is not affected by MS
- breastfeeding is safe unless the person with MS is taking certain disease-modifying treatments
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