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Most women are diagnosed with MS in their 20s and 30s, about the time many women are planning to start a family.
Even with MS, pregnancy is safe for both mother and unborn child.
MS has no effect on pregnancy.
There is no increased risk of birth defect, miscarriage, or other pregnancy problems.
MS is not directly inherited, so children of parents with MS will only have a minimal increase in risk of getting MS.
Symptoms of MS usually stabilize or even improve during pregnancy.
Due to muscle weakness, some women cannot push sufficiently during delivery and will require the aid of medical instruments.
You should not take interferons or steroids while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Talk to your doctor about when to stop medications before trying to get pregnant.
Although pregnancy does not affect your long-term chance of relapse, 20-40% of women experience a relapse after childbirth, so you should plan for extra rest and assistance.
