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Review
. 2022 Feb 1;28(1):55-71.
doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001069.

Neuromuscular Disorders and Pregnancy

Janice M Massey, Karissa L Gable
Review

Neuromuscular Disorders and Pregnancy

Janice M Massey et al. Continuum (Minneap Minn). .

Abstract

Purpose of review: This article provides an overview of neuromuscular disorders in pregnancy, with a focus on diagnosis and management.

Recent findings: Neuromuscular disorders with issues that occur in pregnancy include conditions that are acquired (including autoimmune) or genetic; each requires a unique approach to management and treatment prepartum, peripartum, and postpartum. Guidance in the literature regarding management and treatment options is predominantly from case series and retrospective reviews. Treatment can be complex, particularly in autoimmune neuromuscular diseases, because of the risks of side effects of the treatments that may affect the patient and fetus.

Summary: This article summarizes expectations, diagnosis, and management for a wide range of neuromuscular disorders in pregnancy.

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