Bells Palsy

[NickieNix]

I'm at 32 weeks pregnant and this is my second, the first bring ten years ago. Well, about a month before delivery for my son, I got Bells Palsy. Drinking water and it dribbled out one side of my mouth.  Scared me to death. Went to ER and was told it was a common occurrence when pregnant. I had never even heard of it.
So, if I had it for the first one, am I more likely to also have it  happen this time as well?

[eesscott]

I had bells palsy a few years ago (not pregnancy related) and have not had a recurrence during this pregnancy. 35w

[dianaexoh]

I had BP with my first, three years ago. At my very first appt. this time I asked if women who had it with prior pregnancies/births were likely to have it again and was told no. The only confusing thing is that once you've had it in general, it can come back, so I would think we are more likely solely because of that.

[musesgirl]

I had bells palsy with my first kid 14 years ago. I had my 2nd last year and no bells palsy. I'm currently  25 weeks with #3 and no problems this time either (fingers crossed)  I was told by my OBGYN  that it is common to recur but hopefully you'll get lucky too!

[Flickan]

I'd think so. My sister had it a couple times. She's never been pregnant though.