Pregnancy risks and complications due to scoliosis

Pregnancy is the most exciting phase of women’s life and every woman eagerly waits to enjoy this period. But, unfortunately women facing scoliosis disorder are unable to enjoy their pregnancy stage. They are often filled with anxiety of pregnancy complications. In fact, many wonder if they can get pregnant or not. The word pregnancy is simply joined with several complications and risks and especially many women suffering scoliosis fears fertility problems and birth defects. Here are few listed complications that may arise to a woman while she is expected and suffers scoliosis:

·        Severe back pain:

Back pain during pregnancy is a common issue but if the woman is suffering from scoliosis she may encounter more chronic lower and upper back ache. 

·        Heart strokes:

Scoliosis causes restriction of lung size that ultimately results in inadequate supply of oxygen which may cause heart strain to the mother.

·        Birth defect:

About 30-40% people with scoliosis have family members with the same condition. It is basically a hereditary or its evolution depends on the baby’s gender.  Hence, there are greater chances that child can adapt this disorder from mother womb and can born with spine deformity.

·        Breathing issues:

Expectant mothers rapidly gains weight with the headway in pregnancy stage. Due to thoracic scoliosis that affects the middle spine aids the growing uterus to exert pressure on the diaphragm making it difficult for mother to breathe. 

·        Delivery complications:

There are also higher risks of needing to induce labor or c-section delivery to women with scoliosis. However, this totally depends upon the severity of the spine curve. 

·        Can worsen after pregnancy:

Mother may have pronounced hips, legs and shooting back ache. Moreover, the curve may get worsen over the time if she consistently lifts the baby on one side of her body.

The best way to ensure a healthy pregnancy is to have right diet, nutrition, exercises and non- surgical treatment to cure scoliosis. There are unlimited drawbacks of scoliosis surgical treatments that may bring tons of complications in pregnancy. Therefore, it is suggested to practice non-surgical treatment for this disorder. Among all, bracing is the proven treatment that is both natural and cost-effective solution for this abnormal disorder. Contact Scoliosis GTA, Our scoliosis specialists will monitor your curve during pregnancy and will provide you correct braces depending upon the severity of the cause. Our braces are designed keeping in mind the comfort level of an individual. Book your appointments now or leave us a message for further information.