Cesarian sections in women with multiple sclerosis: A Canadian prospective pregnancy study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An increasing number of women with multiple sclerosis (wMS) are considering pregnancy. Prior studies suggest increased rate of elective cesarian sections (C-sections) in wMS.

Methods

The Canadian Multiple Sclerosis Pregnancy Study (CANPREG-MS) is a prospective study on pregnant wMS. This report shows comparisons between (i) CANPREG-MS wMS delivered by C-section and the general population and (ii) C-section and vaginal deliveries in this study cohort.

Results

CANPREG-MS has resulted in 170 deliveries with 63 by C-section. The proportion with C-sections in CANPREG-MS (37.1%) was significantly higher than that for the Canadian population (28%) (p = .0085). The majority (66.7%) of C-sections were not planned, and typically were performed for obstetrical

SUBMITTER: Sadovnick D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11459475 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature