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chiari

by pepper77, Aug 13, 2008 06:53PM
can you still  get pregnant when diagnosed with chiari malformation i also have spina bifida an one healthy child. i am just recently diagnosed with chiari
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by Lauri8967, Aug 13, 2008 09:23PM
Of course - one has nothing to do with the other.  As a matter of fact, most people dont even know they have Chari or the accompanying spina bifida!!  (Usually they go together, but the spina bifida is very mild).  
Besides, you are BORN with a Chari and you already have one healthy child.  You already had the chiari when you got pregnant the first time around, you just didnt know it!!
Gook luck
Kitty

by DrNoopurMD, Aug 14, 2008 01:37AM
Hi,

Many women with chiari get concerned about if they can safely have children, it is a valid concern. Increased CSF pressure during labor and delivery are a cause for concern.

Studies have shown that chiari does not worsen symptoms during pregnancy and no significant worsening during labor and delivery.

Please put your mind at rest and enjoy motherhood second time around. Take care!

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