The outcomes and experience of pregnancy in limb girdle muscular dystrophy type R9.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Published information about the experiences of pregnancy in limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is limited and does not specify LGMD type, limiting utility. We describe the experience and outcomes of pregnancy in a cohort of women with LGMD type R9 (LGMDR.

Methods

All women 18 y of age or older with a genetic and clinical diagnosis of LGMDR9 who are enrolled in the University of Iowa Wellstone dystroglycanopathy natural history study (clinicaltrials.gov NCT00313677) were invited to complete a questionnaire about their pregnancy experiences, including questions about pregnancy complications, muscle symptoms experienced during pregnancy, and post-partum course.

Results

A total of 22 women responded to the survey. Thirteen women reported 26 live births. Th

SUBMITTER: Libell EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9107796 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature