Multiple
Sclerosis While Carrying a Child? The Benefits of Physiotherapy
Multiple
sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and
central nervous system. Males are half as likely to have it as females. MS is
more frequently discovered in women who are fertile (20 years to 40 years). It
doesn't appear that having MS affects your ability to become pregnant. Many
women have noticed that their MS symptoms actually improve when they are
pregnant. It is possible to have a healthy pregnancy and child if you have MS
and receive the right medical care, according to a physiotherapist.
Several
MS indicators and symptoms include:
1.
Coordination problems and muscle sluggishness
2.
A tremor in your arms or legs
3.
Tingling or numbness throughout your body, or pain.
4.
A lack of equilibrium
5.
Disturbed gait (walking) patterns
6.
Issues with speech and eyesight
7.
Tiredness (feeling tired all the time)
8.
Bowel or bladder issues, such as incontinence
9.
Memory problems.
10.
Depression
Pregnancy
and Multiple Sclerosis
· Multiple
sclerosis symptoms are said to lessen throughout pregnancy and after birth,
according to some research. However, the first 3 to 6 months following
childbirth may be a time when MS flares are more likely to occur in women.
Additionally, the disease's musculoskeletal symptoms may make it physically
difficult for women to carry out their pregnancies. For instance, problems
during the pushing stage of labour due to the weak pelvic floor and hip
muscles. Additionally, occasionally, coordination problems and muscle weakness
may make falling more likely.
· At
this point, a multidisciplinary team approach can assist the pregnant lady with
MS in managing her symptoms. Based on the objectives of the client and their
family as well as the various pregnant symptoms, an OBG physiotherapist will
assist in developing an activity programme.
The
following are some of the things the women's individually designed fitness
regimen will aid them with:
1.
Using muscular energy strategies, workouts, and house modifications, achieving
independence in ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
2.
Use ambulation techniques along with any necessary assistive aids, such as
canes, braces, and walkers.
3.
Strengthening and weight-bearing exercises can help to promote muscle strength
and endurance.
4.
Using the Frenkel coordination exercise programme, improve balance and
coordination.
5.
Using the pelvic floor rehabilitation programme to treat bowel or bladder
incontinence (involuntary leaks of urine and faeces).
Conclusion
It
takes a village to raise a child, according to an adage. Building a support
system will therefore be quite beneficial in dealing with the emotional or
mental issues involved, in addition to receiving the appropriate medical care.
For instance, having MS while pregnant may cause extreme stress. Therefore, it
will be very helpful, especially during the postnatal period, to have friends
and family help you with various duties to conserve your energy.