I see no problem with trying to conceive if you have M.S. If you surround yourself with good doctors and a good support group, anything is possible. BUT.....
I was diagnosed with M.S. at age 42. My children were in their mid to late teens at the time. I CANNOT imagine caring for a newborn with the fatigue and other symptoms that I experience.
While I think that all women have the right to have children, I truly believe that you must do a lot of soul searching before you conceive. I have a girlfriend who was dx. with M.S. when she was 20. Her doctors warned her against having children but she went ahead and gave birth at the age of 38. Her daughter is 16 and pretty much raising herself because her mother is physically and mentally incapable. (Father is not in the picture).
There's a lot to think about for any prospective mother, but when you have M.S. you owe it to yourself and your child to think a bit longer and a bit harder before you make that life changing decision.
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I see no problem with trying to conceive if you have M.S. If you surround yourself with good doctors and a good support group, anything is possible. BUT.....
September 23, 2011 - 2:27pmI was diagnosed with M.S. at age 42. My children were in their mid to late teens at the time. I CANNOT imagine caring for a newborn with the fatigue and other symptoms that I experience.
While I think that all women have the right to have children, I truly believe that you must do a lot of soul searching before you conceive. I have a girlfriend who was dx. with M.S. when she was 20. Her doctors warned her against having children but she went ahead and gave birth at the age of 38. Her daughter is 16 and pretty much raising herself because her mother is physically and mentally incapable. (Father is not in the picture).
There's a lot to think about for any prospective mother, but when you have M.S. you owe it to yourself and your child to think a bit longer and a bit harder before you make that life changing decision.
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